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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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:
Yes
this was... ok. the comparison to agatha christie's miss marple somehow seems to all but force itself on whatever is said about cozy mysteries with female sleuths older than 50. or maybe it doesn't and i just fall into hollywoods trap of not seeing women over 50 as individuals with desires and dreams, but as mothers or else old spinsters. agatha (raisin, that is) isn't a spinster at all, and ahe has many kinds of dreams and desires, including and almost limited to the sexual kind, which is a shame. she is an interesting character, not entirely likeable (especially when she fights other women over men) and it just makes me sad how desperate she is for male attention, and the way it is all played off for laughs instead of discussing the systemic problem of a world that socializes women into living for the male gaze (which, tbh, might be a bit much to ask from a cozy mystery written in the 90ies).
the mystery itself wasn't great, the love interest is a bore and while the inspector is nice and not your usual cozy mystery inspector john doe, there are also some racist undertones going on. the character studies aren't nearly as good as christie's, it wasn't a real who dunnit, there were no red herrings, no real high stakes (the cat thing was somewhat ridiculous) and no real conspiracy or neat little plan.
but it made me laugh, and i do like agatha raisin, dispite her faults, i do like her cats and her cottage and the vicar's wife, and i totally feel for her desperation. i wish she could learn about feminism (not the girl boss type though, please) and self love, and someone should give her a warm mrs weasley kind of hug.
the mystery itself wasn't great, the love interest is a bore and while the inspector is nice and not your usual cozy mystery inspector john doe, there are also some racist undertones going on. the character studies aren't nearly as good as christie's, it wasn't a real who dunnit, there were no red herrings, no real high stakes (the cat thing was somewhat ridiculous) and no real conspiracy or neat little plan.
but it made me laugh, and i do like agatha raisin, dispite her faults, i do like her cats and her cottage and the vicar's wife, and i totally feel for her desperation. i wish she could learn about feminism (not the girl boss type though, please) and self love, and someone should give her a warm mrs weasley kind of hug.
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Another brilliant book by M.C Beaton. I love Agatha Raisin as a character, I feel like I know the main characters well by now and combined with the setting, it gives the book that cosy feeling that I love combined with the thrill of the mystery aspect which works so well. Only downside was that I didn't feel I got to know the characters that committed the murder well enough to care that they did it. Overall though a great read and I love this series!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A lovely continuation from The Quiche of Death. Agatha can't help but ask questions when the new local vet (and local Lothario) dies, from apparently accidentally injecting himself with horse tranquilliser. Fun and light, a great Sunday afternoon read.
Agatha se está convirtiendo en mi personaje favorito del cozy mystery
I want to be friends with Agatha. And live in the Cotswolds.
Nada. Que contra todo pronóstico Agatha Raisin me ha llevado de nuevo a su pueblecito de los Costwolds y me ha hecho partícipe de sus pesquisas. Otro asesinato en este apacible lugar.
El veterinario ha aparecido muerto en una cuadra de caballos, aparentemente envenenado. Como la investigación policial siempre va más lenta, Agatha se ha puesto las pilas para averiguar qué ha pasado y quién es el culpable.
Una novelita entretenida, como siempre. Un cozy mystery ideal, para leer entre lecturas más sustanciosas, con ese humor negro tan particular y con las andanzas de esta señora tan entrometida, pasas un rato agradable.
Recomendado si deseas una lectura ligerita.
El veterinario ha aparecido muerto en una cuadra de caballos, aparentemente envenenado. Como la investigación policial siempre va más lenta, Agatha se ha puesto las pilas para averiguar qué ha pasado y quién es el culpable.
Una novelita entretenida, como siempre. Un cozy mystery ideal, para leer entre lecturas más sustanciosas, con ese humor negro tan particular y con las andanzas de esta señora tan entrometida, pasas un rato agradable.
Recomendado si deseas una lectura ligerita.
fast-paced