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Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

cherrine's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.75

squintyfarmer's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

smittonwith's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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? No

4.0

Killers of a Certain Age is a great read! I listened to the audiobook and it was a light struggle to get into the narration. I am glad I preserved and finished this book as I really enjoyed it. This book tackled the topics of sexism, and ageism and the intersection between them. I loved the storyline that follows a group of women as they recapture their career, youth, and purpose. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a funny, reflective mystery. 

moshalala's review against another edition

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funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

pegsustain's review against another edition

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

3.5

mackenziemcleese's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

eventsjaded's review against another edition

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3.0

the cover is really nice, love the touch of pearls because that’s what i picture older women wearing. you know that whole “clutching pearls” thing haha.

i wish we got more development with the other characters. i liked the backstory / past chapters that were scattered amongst the present day ones, and learning more about billie was nice, but i wish we got insight into other characters. i wish there were a background chapter for the other three main women as well.

mary alice was worried about her relationship with her wife, helen lost her touch and was grieving her husband, and natalie was rude and flirty and maybe had expensive taste. i think she was religious as well.

another thing is that i couldn’t really believe they were in their 60s. maybe their 20s or 30s with all their middle fingers and back and forth and snarky comments towards each other. i really only believed they were older when they saw billie’s safe house and made comments about it. like “oh… wow this is great” and the jokes weren’t really funny, maybe i’m boring though!

i could totally see this being made into a movie or tv show. kinda reminds me of kill bill and i overall enjoyed it. who doesn’t like spies and action and research montages?

naomi ended up being my favorite character.

princessklee's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

arrantrose's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Cute and unique premise, but for a thriller, it was just not that thrilling. There was very little dramatic tension because everything came easily and was solved quickly. 

october528's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0