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allison_jo's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
I enjoyed both mysteries (book within a book) but am hesitant to read any more of Horowitz’s writing due to his ill-disguised casual homophobia appearing again in this sequel.
Also Susan and Andreas’ relationship bugs me. For the love of God, please just communicate with each other!
Also Susan and Andreas’ relationship bugs me. For the love of God, please just communicate with each other!
vgardea's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nikkiyvonne's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.75
afterthestorms's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cmcmurry's review against another edition
5.0
Exciting, clever, tongue-in-cheek, and just a little bit sordid. Great fun, just like Magpie Murders.
pallavi_sharma87's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
testaroscia's review against another edition
4.0
The first book was such a wonderful example of book witin a book and was also such an interesting take on the relationship of authors and their creatures and genres in general thaat this second book had big shoes to fill. It started a bit unevenly in trying to give Ryeland an excuse to be at the center of a second book, but then Horowitz picks it up and, again, we get two plots, two whodunits for the price of one, and he is a master of his art.
nerdygirlk's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mlwreads's review against another edition
3.0
I loved this book aside from the Atticus Pünd Takes the Case addition. I think the book within a book is a smart idea, but a bit pointless in this case.