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3.05 AVERAGE
3.05 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Really enjoyed the writing, the characters (including the dachshunds,) and the story. Wish there was a glossary included for all the ecclesiastical words with which I was completely unfamiliar, as well as a number of Britishisms I didn't recognize - even though I read a lot of Brit lit and watch plenty of BBC programming!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
mysterious
tense
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
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Boring. Too slow for me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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:
Complicated
Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles is the first Canon Clement mystery, but honestly, the “mystery” part felt like it was in the back seat of a bus. The real focus here is on the daily procedures of church life, the vicarage, and the details of parish routines. While this gives the book a strong sense of place, a significant amount of time is spent on descriptions that don’t significantly contribute to the plot or the investigation.
The murder and its resolution ultimately feel secondary, leaving me a bit underwhelmed as a crime novel. That said, Coles does capture the quirks of small-village life well, and there’s a certain charm in the gentle humour of his characters, more cosy parish drama than gripping whodunnit.
Couldn’t understand loads of the words used 🤣 made me feel a tad thick 🤦🏼♀️