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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
This is the second installment in the Dales Detective Series, and I was excited to read this one because I enjoyed the first one so much. It didn’t disappoint! Such a cosy crime novel, complete with nice setting, plausible mystery that keeps you guessing to the end, and characters that you can’t help but root for. Plus Chapman writes with great humour that makes these novels so enjoyable to read. Really recommend if you’re looking for something light!
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
mysterious
medium-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
2nd in the Dales Detective Series and just as good as the first. Nice cosy read with lots of characters, tension, humour and romance ... oh and a good few murders.
Before I begin my review I must point out that this was given to me as a gift from someone that didn't know it was part of a series, so I read it before reading the first book in the series. I also read it in french, and the translation was adequate but not exceptional. My review of this book might be slightly skewed by these two details.
I enjoyed Date with Malice, it is set in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales with its particularities which I must admit that I'm biased towards as my early life was spent not far away from the setting of the book, which adds some nice levity to the read. The cast is highly enjoyable, especially a lot of the supporting characters, even if I personally am not the biggest believer in the dynamic between the two main characters, but this might be because of not having read the first book first. The mystery itself isn't anything special, suffering from being rather predictable in its narrative style, which I won't add any more on as to avoid spoilers.
Altogether, it's an enjoyable village mystery, carried by its quirky characters and lighter tones, but don't expect a very intricate mystery.
I enjoyed Date with Malice, it is set in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales with its particularities which I must admit that I'm biased towards as my early life was spent not far away from the setting of the book, which adds some nice levity to the read. The cast is highly enjoyable, especially a lot of the supporting characters, even if I personally am not the biggest believer in the dynamic between the two main characters, but this might be because of not having read the first book first. The mystery itself isn't anything special, suffering from being rather predictable in its narrative style, which I won't add any more on as to avoid spoilers.
Altogether, it's an enjoyable village mystery, carried by its quirky characters and lighter tones, but don't expect a very intricate mystery.
What more is there to say about those novels except "I really like them !" ?
I'd read the first book in the series but missed the second until I saw it at the library. It's a very entertaining series that takes place in Yorkshire, in a small community where everybody knows everyone, complete with a nursing home, a huge dog, possibly gay sheeps, a dating agency and typical Yorkshire temper. There is also a conclusion about foreigners that you'd like to see more in those small town stories - especially with the effective Brexit closing in.
It's a fun read, you grow to love the characters, you're dying to know what is troubling Samson and why he won't talk about this business in London. My only reluctance in all this is that I see a romance coming while I like Samson and Delilah just as they are, as friends.
I'd read the first book in the series but missed the second until I saw it at the library. It's a very entertaining series that takes place in Yorkshire, in a small community where everybody knows everyone, complete with a nursing home, a huge dog, possibly gay sheeps, a dating agency and typical Yorkshire temper. There is also a conclusion about foreigners that you'd like to see more in those small town stories - especially with the effective Brexit closing in.
It's a fun read, you grow to love the characters, you're dying to know what is troubling Samson and why he won't talk about this business in London. My only reluctance in all this is that I see a romance coming while I like Samson and Delilah just as they are, as friends.
I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.
3.5* rounded up.
This follows on from the first in the series, just a few weeks later in time, so none of the overarching background stories (Samson's suspension and possible danger from his job in London, what Rick Proctor is doing at Samson's old home, Samson's living situation, Deliilah's ex etc etc) have moved on at all. There are two mysteries here: what happened to a missing ram, and (more seriously) what is going on at the retirement complex where Samson's dad is living. Despite the seriousness of what happens to the residents, there is something of the romp about the investigation. Delilah does the odd bit of work on her businesses, but mainly operates as Samson's sidekick.
Entertaining in a cozy way, but slow in places.
3.5* rounded up.
This follows on from the first in the series, just a few weeks later in time, so none of the overarching background stories (Samson's suspension and possible danger from his job in London, what Rick Proctor is doing at Samson's old home, Samson's living situation, Deliilah's ex etc etc) have moved on at all. There are two mysteries here: what happened to a missing ram, and (more seriously) what is going on at the retirement complex where Samson's dad is living. Despite the seriousness of what happens to the residents, there is something of the romp about the investigation. Delilah does the odd bit of work on her businesses, but mainly operates as Samson's sidekick.
Entertaining in a cozy way, but slow in places.