Reviews

All by Myself, Alone by Mary Higgins Clark

jrwestern's review against another edition

3.0

3.5⭐️

xkay_readsx's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 Stars

Easy to listen to. This is my first book in the series so I'm not that familiar with the characters.

scoodle42's review against another edition

3.0

I liked it. I thought it would be more of her serious work, but it was just a basic whodunit with the Meehans. Not that I didn't like it, it just didn't... hit me hard. I was surprised by the perpetrator, but not shocked. Not jumping out of my seat. It was okay.

melissasbookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

Another fun, no-brainer, cozy Mary Higgins Clark mystery! Alvirah and Willy are back in this book. This time they are on a cruise ship billed as opulent as the Titanic to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. The cruise is catered to celebrities and the wealthiest in society. One of the wealthiest, Lady Em, is on board to show off her never worn in public emeralds that belonged to Cleopatra. After the cruise, she plans to donate them to the Smithsonian. Surrounding the gems is a curse that whoever wears the gems across the sea will not make it to port. There are all sorts of suspects who want to do Lady Em in. Ms. Clark sets them all up nicely with different motives. Sort of like reading a game of Clue! While I guessed the suspect fairly early on, I wasn't quite sure until the end. Fun read for a rainy day!

tboofy's review against another edition

4.0

Whew, relieved to see that Mary Higgins Clark can still write. After the last one with a cowriter (The Cinderella Murder), I wondered. In that one, I guessed the killer right away, and I hated who it was. This one is more typical MHC, not deep but still leaves you wondering whodunnit. Enjoyable read if you like Mary Higgins Clark.

tobymck's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

angrim712's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

esulzer's review against another edition

4.0

This is Clark's newest book, and it does not disappoint. This book comes with a slew of characters, all of varying degrees of importance. This book tells the story of the maiden voyage of a brand-new ship, being compared to the Titanic. But, like with the Titanic, tragedy is bound to strike. When someone dies, an investigation is underway, as well as the search for the Man with 1000 Faces who is rumored to be on the ship in search of the priceless emerald necklace. What first starts as a trip of a lifetime,  turns into a trip of disaster, begging the question, "Will you survive?"

This book has many characters that are introduced one after the other and at first it takes a little time to remember who is who. But once the book gets started, it is easy to follow. With each chapter, the viewpoint of the story shifts, allowing all sides of the story to be told. 

If you pay attention to the clues it is easy to decipher who committed the crimes, but it was a quick and easy read. I couldn't wait to finish the book and can't wait for her next one to be released!

amylaraviere's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.0

krusttttt's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.0