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jlaz_13's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Blood, and Sexism
mcc004's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder, and Dementia
Moderate: Fatphobia and Domestic abuse
te_ss_i's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Dementia, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Suicide
revafisheye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, Grief, Murder, Fatphobia, and Ableism
Minor: Domestic abuse
vivisms_82's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I did find that although the book made me smile a lot and was interesting, the tying together of all the loose ends becomes quite convoluted. I had to rewind a few times because I kept thinking "huh?" And then realised that yes, it was confusing with a lot of threads running at the same time that did and didn't overlap. Perhaps red-herrings but not quite. I eventually got it all but let me tell you, 10 mins after finishing the book, I couldn't tell you all the ins and outs without getting muddled again!
I found the regular references to DCI Chris' weight, his body and what he eats problematic. It was in no way sympathetic or necessary; it felt like casual fat shaming for the sake of some outdated comedy. Donna pretending the elevator wasn't working so he had to walk, Steven saying he could he could help him fix his belly at his gym when Chris was not even asking! I could go on and on. Don't get me wrong, we readers want to know our characters but I found this relentless and served no purpose; I wanted to protect him from further scrutiny from Richard Osman's pen!
Having worked in aged care for many years, I loved how thoughtful, realistic and unpatronising Richard Osman made his characters. Overall a pleasant read.
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Murder
thirza'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: Suicide and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse
wickedgrumpy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Also, I know it's a murder mystery but I wasn't expecting so much casual death. Was a bit grim at times.
Minor: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Bullying, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Infidelity, Murder, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Trafficking, Alcohol, Animal death, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Sexism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Suicide
readingelli's review
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Drug use
Minor: Suicide and Domestic abuse
Drug rings/ trafficking, euthanasia/ assisted deathcooliuscaesar451's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug use, Grief, Child death, Mental illness, Blood, Classism, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Suicide, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug use, Deportation, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Racism, War, Cancer, Misogyny, and Classism
Minor: Pregnancy, Animal death, Addiction, Homophobia, and Gun violence
oliverreeds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, Murder, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Suicide