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isoney's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
badseedgirl's review against another edition
3.0
In this episode, Badseedgirl learned that Eliza Doolittle's Dad from "My Fair Lady" was a garbage collector. For a book that started out so light-hearted, well you know except for the murder, this novel sure did end dark.
On a personal note, by completing this book I am now officially more than 1/2 done with this series. My goal is to complete the series by the end of the year, so I can start on Miss Marple for 2016.
On a personal note, by completing this book I am now officially more than 1/2 done with this series. My goal is to complete the series by the end of the year, so I can start on Miss Marple for 2016.
mosreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nikkistonestreet's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
treena318's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rachaelbunny's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Alcoholism
Blackmailjfowler13's review against another edition
4.0
Every one of MC Beaton’s books is so easy to fly through and so nice to read while I wind down at night!
I was a teeny suspicious of the murderer throughout but still felt like it was a bit of a twist ending. As usual, I will be returning for more of LochDubh!
I was a teeny suspicious of the murderer throughout but still felt like it was a bit of a twist ending. As usual, I will be returning for more of LochDubh!
hoadjie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
another enjoyable Hamish Macbeth story
looking forward to listening to the next one
looking forward to listening to the next one
boosmummy's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Hamish Macbeth books. lovely gentle escapism
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Death of a Dustman by M. C. Beaton
Blurb
When Fergus Macleod, Lochdubh's abusive, drunk dustman is put in charge of the local recycling centre and is dubbed the 'Environment Officer', Hamish Macbeth smells trouble. Sure enough, Fergus, imbued with his new powers, becomes a bullying tyrant and when his body is found stuffed in a recycling bin, no one is sorry - including his long-suffering family. But Macbeth is surprised to find that many of the despicable dustman's victims refuse to talk - and when violence strikes again, the lanky lawman must quickly unearth the culprit among a litter of suspects... before the killer makes a clean getaway!
My Opinion
I am 16 books into this series now and I am not sure what it is, but I just cannot stay away from the Scottish Highlands. Following on from A Highland Christmas, normal service has been restored and Hamish once again finds himself investigating a murder. So far this series has been an entertaining journey - although personally if I lived in Lochdubh I would have moved away by now.
A nice, cosy mystery that was just a delight to read. I am already thinking about when I can squeeze in my next visit.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
When Fergus Macleod, Lochdubh's abusive, drunk dustman is put in charge of the local recycling centre and is dubbed the 'Environment Officer', Hamish Macbeth smells trouble. Sure enough, Fergus, imbued with his new powers, becomes a bullying tyrant and when his body is found stuffed in a recycling bin, no one is sorry - including his long-suffering family. But Macbeth is surprised to find that many of the despicable dustman's victims refuse to talk - and when violence strikes again, the lanky lawman must quickly unearth the culprit among a litter of suspects... before the killer makes a clean getaway!
My Opinion
I am 16 books into this series now and I am not sure what it is, but I just cannot stay away from the Scottish Highlands. Following on from A Highland Christmas, normal service has been restored and Hamish once again finds himself investigating a murder. So far this series has been an entertaining journey - although personally if I lived in Lochdubh I would have moved away by now.
A nice, cosy mystery that was just a delight to read. I am already thinking about when I can squeeze in my next visit.
Rating 4/5