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yorkslass70's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
deadgoodbooks's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tessisreading2's review against another edition
4.0
This was so much fun. I'm guessing at some point Pascha will get kind of wearisome, but for one book he was entertaining, and Martin is endearing as all get-out.
tarana's review against another edition
5.0
Very unusual book. You will either like it or not like it, but this is one unusual detective story.
bev_reads_mysteries's review against another edition
3.0
I found Morgue Drawer Four by Jutta Profijt just sitting there on the New Arrival Shelf at the Library begging me to take it home. Like the protagonist, Dr. Martin Gänsewein, I tried in vain to ignore the little voice calling my name, picked up the book, read the synopsis and was hooked. Not that I don't have oodles of books sitting in TBR piles in my backroom calling my name as well...but, you see, they were across town in my house so their voices were fainter. After reading the blurb on the back I was hooked. I told myself that it was okay that I bring home another library book--after all, this one is set in Germany and written by a German author and I could use it for my European Reading Challenge! (Shhh, let's not talk about the other European settings and authors that are sitting in the TBR piles...)
This was a fun read. I loved the unique set-up and hearing/seeing things form Pascha's point of view was quite interesting. Now, I have to admit, Pascha isn't the most likeable fellow. It's not clear why we should care who bumped him off (other than we ought to care when anyone is killed)--I mean, after all, he's rather egotistical and opinionated and well....not sympathetic at all. But that doesn't matter. It was a great concept and I did want to know. And the translator has done a wonderful job with the story. I think he got the tone just right. And, I didn't guess who did it--which is a big plus. Three stars for a decent debut mystery and interesting concept. I liked it enough that I'm interested to see where the next installment takes Martin and his ghost.
{This review is mine and was first posted on my blog at http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/04/morgue-drawer-four-review.html. Please request permission to repost any portion. Thanks.}
This was a fun read. I loved the unique set-up and hearing/seeing things form Pascha's point of view was quite interesting. Now, I have to admit, Pascha isn't the most likeable fellow. It's not clear why we should care who bumped him off (other than we ought to care when anyone is killed)--I mean, after all, he's rather egotistical and opinionated and well....not sympathetic at all. But that doesn't matter. It was a great concept and I did want to know. And the translator has done a wonderful job with the story. I think he got the tone just right. And, I didn't guess who did it--which is a big plus. Three stars for a decent debut mystery and interesting concept. I liked it enough that I'm interested to see where the next installment takes Martin and his ghost.
{This review is mine and was first posted on my blog at http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/04/morgue-drawer-four-review.html. Please request permission to repost any portion. Thanks.}
felecia's review against another edition
5.0
Quite an interesting little tale of murder with a bit of the paranormal thrown in.
ejdecoster's review against another edition
2.0
Wish there were a 2.5 star option for this one. I was en route to Dallas while reading this, and might not have stuck it out otherwise. I found the narrator character pretty annoying and unsympathetic; I didn't care who had murdered him, and mostly wished the Martin character were the narrator. I think if you're open to irreverent (or narcissistic, IMHO) narrators, you might enjoy this book.
prpltrtl946's review against another edition
4.0
Morgue Drawer series book 1
Had a bit of culture shock being a German translation, but it turned out to be a fun read! I had a few surprise laughs and some serious belly laughs along the way. Interesting way to solve a mystery. On to book 2!
Had a bit of culture shock being a German translation, but it turned out to be a fun read! I had a few surprise laughs and some serious belly laughs along the way. Interesting way to solve a mystery. On to book 2!
zog_the_frog's review against another edition
2.0
Like Lolly, I wanted to like this, but the main subject, Pasha, became so irritating that I had difficulty finishing the book. I grew to like the forensic surgeon and his character developed well in the story. The story itself had enough detail and twists to keep me interested, but the constant interruptions from Pasha's ghost broke the flow too often. I found the denouement unbelievable with the murderer explaining everything in the last few pages.
An interesting idea, but the main subject, I cannot call him a hero, must be believable and likeable. Such a shame as some of Pasha's asides were quite funny.
An interesting idea, but the main subject, I cannot call him a hero, must be believable and likeable. Such a shame as some of Pasha's asides were quite funny.
ericb's review
4.0
A neat little detective story from Germany. The Audiobook version is a pure joy to listen to.