Reviews

This Charming Man by C.K. McDonnell, Caimh McDonnell

eu_reka's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ambretsuko's review

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

moond4ncer's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Murder, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Racism, Body horror, Addiction, Gun violence, Stalking, and Violence

natchosreading's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kitvaria_sarene's review

4.75

This Charming Man by C.K. McDonnell is the second book about the staff of the Stranger Times newspaper.

I enjoyed it even more than the first, as it was equally weird, fun and chaotic, but the characters started to feel more rounded.
Yes, they are still bonkers and over the top, but that's on purpose and fits the story like, to use a German saying, a fist fits an eye!

New adventures and mysteries pare up with questions from the first book to make for a marvelous reading experience.

Don't read this if you have a problem with swearing or sarcasm. Definitely get yourself a copy if that sounds appealing!

carolinejhm's review

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

alanamira's review against another edition

funny

3.75

breadkingbread's review

3.0

this one took me a bit to complete. sadly, not as compelling to me as the first one. some moments seem to go on for longer than needed to. still manages to make for a good read however. the character interactions are still fun and memorable. like 3.7.

hannahrhian's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

lytherin's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0