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Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes
15 reviews
blackeyedraptor's review
4.75
Definitely a brain twister book, but I'll definitely be reading it again and look forward to reading any sequels.
Moderate: Murder, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
agirlsnightbookbash's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy and Violence
tabookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Stalking, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Suicide
acidicorchid's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It opened in a way I found both funny and novel, but I was more than a little sad when the humor didn't really carry through to the second half of the novel. It just took itself too seriously imo
While I found it a neat (if not always perclfectly executed) aspect, if you're not a fan of changing POVs in books, be aware that it happens a lot here, not just chapter to chapter, but even several times within one chapter as focus switches between both the different characters' live and actions as well as the one writing
All in all, it's a fun time, but kind of see-sawed between a fun jaunt and taking itself a but too seriously in its second half.
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Suicide
chezler24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A fantastic read to kick off the new year! (I technically started this at the tail end of December, but I read most of it in January so I'll count it.) Holmes embraces what could be a dark topic with engaging wit and whimsy. Throughout the novel, you follow three main characters (Cliff Iverson, Gemma Lindley, and Dulcie Mown) in their separate quests to "take care of" their individual problems. What seems to be a straightforward assassination plan is handled with care, stealth, and cautiously laid out plans that tie up every loose end imaginable. The act of killing isn't just thrown about willy-nilly, and it's interesting to see the different moral/ethical guidelines put in place by McMasters. Holmes successfully immerses the readers in the ideology of the McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts by introducing them to the different classes, techniques, and professors that help create well-rounded deletionists (not murderers, obviously). Such an engaging book with a fitting while somewhat unexpected end!
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Death, and Death of parent
shinypurplepants's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Medical trauma, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, and Sexual violence
dev921's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Suicide, Stalking, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual assault
emilywemily6's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Classism, Sexism, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Cursing, and Misogyny
imds's review
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Violence, Terminal illness, Death, Gaslighting, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Suicide
drastichopeful's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Classism, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Grief, Death, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexism, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Medical content, Racism, Suicide, and Police brutality
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia