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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
The first half of the book up was good— Molly is likable, quirky and I enjoyed her way of talking/thinking. The writing was decent. (Everyone is trying to be Eleanor Oliphant these days, amirite?) Then out of nowhere the second half (after Molly gets arrested) goes off the rails…
Couple things:
- the portray of Juan Manuel was cliché & borderline offensive (the duped undocumented immigrant who “doesn’t know English” but speaks and understand perfectly but is just oh so simple and homesick)
- there is a massive drug ring in a major hotel that the police are too dumb to know about? Even though it only took one afternoon for the main characters to figure it out?
- a hot shot lawyer swoops in, does shady investigations & suddenly saves the day? but then is also seemingly a lawyer in the court room scene for some reason? why is she even there?
- the “plot twist” was completely left field and unnecessary (new character with zero clues throughout the book)
- ... as was the sudden romance btw Molly and Juan Manuel
- also Molly is so inconsistent -- very naïve but then suddenly calculated and street smart?? I almost feel like the author starts the book conflating neurodivergence with stupidity.
Couple things:
- the portray of Juan Manuel was cliché & borderline offensive (the duped undocumented immigrant who “doesn’t know English” but speaks and understand perfectly but is just oh so simple and homesick)
- there is a massive drug ring in a major hotel that the police are too dumb to know about? Even though it only took one afternoon for the main characters to figure it out?
- a hot shot lawyer swoops in, does shady investigations & suddenly saves the day? but then is also seemingly a lawyer in the court room scene for some reason? why is she even there?
- the “plot twist” was completely left field and unnecessary (new character with zero clues throughout the book)
- ... as was the sudden romance btw Molly and Juan Manuel
- also Molly is so inconsistent -- very naïve but then suddenly calculated and street smart?? I almost feel like the author starts the book conflating neurodivergence with stupidity.
As much as I liked the premise and the story I’m deducting points for a book being set in modern day where a neurodivergent person who doesn’t understand social cues has never been heard of? Nah
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
Kicked off my fun summer reading with this delightful series -- 4 books to date. Read each in just a couple of days. I especially appreciated the author's thoughtful and respectful portrayal of the lead character, who is neuroatypical. Great mysteries with great characters. An all-around feel-good experience.
lighthearted
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book so much and Molly was a charming character who had a good sense of humour as well. I didn’t see the twist coming so that was a surprise at the end but I think towards the end it got a bit repetitive and could have been cut down and some of it removed but still all in all a pleasant read with cosy vibes.
Amazing. Humans are the biggest mystery of this world.
“People are a mystery that can never be solved” - The Maid
Beautifully written. Justice is all about points of views and perceptions and that’s why justice is different yet so similar for everyone.
“We are all the same in different ways” - The Maid
“People are a mystery that can never be solved” - The Maid
Beautifully written. Justice is all about points of views and perceptions and that’s why justice is different yet so similar for everyone.
“We are all the same in different ways” - The Maid