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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love a well-built mystery with just enough breadcrumbs left to follow the trail. I had my suspicions from the beginning but was gently steered by the author in another direction. And it turns out I was right all along. Game well played.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
A rather dark plot that’s honestly fun to read. Trying to solve the clues before the characters do, searching for the Easter eggs added in by the author.
I found myself fully immersed in the house, beginning in a rather complex family with little context and slowly being fed more understanding as the book went on allowed for continuous reevaluation and speculation of the mysteries within.
Some moments could be predicted ahead of time, but the placement of each and how they were experienced by the protagonist allowed the mystery to unravel at the appropriate pace and divert the readers attention as needed. I found that even the predictable scenes didn’t provide early context to the mystery until they unfolded.
I enjoyed the mix of classic mystery tropes and writing style with the new, it was a nice balance for me personally. There was the odd typo which was a little unfortunate.
Particularly appreciated the really lovely and relatable representations of wlw relationships. Quite refreshing to have a story that follows a bi character without applying harmful stereotypes or having their sexuality be the focus of the plot.
I found myself fully immersed in the house, beginning in a rather complex family with little context and slowly being fed more understanding as the book went on allowed for continuous reevaluation and speculation of the mysteries within.
Some moments could be predicted ahead of time, but the placement of each and how they were experienced by the protagonist allowed the mystery to unravel at the appropriate pace and divert the readers attention as needed. I found that even the predictable scenes didn’t provide early context to the mystery until they unfolded.
I enjoyed the mix of classic mystery tropes and writing style with the new, it was a nice balance for me personally. There was the odd typo which was a little unfortunate.
Particularly appreciated the really lovely and relatable representations of wlw relationships. Quite refreshing to have a story that follows a bi character without applying harmful stereotypes or having their sexuality be the focus of the plot.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
A cena con l'assassino non è un giallo, ma un lavoro ingegnoso di enigmi che raccontano la storia nella storia. È sempre bello trovarsi davanti questo tipo di racconti perché ti permette di avere un'analisi diversa della storia. La Benedict non solo ci regala un lavorone di rompicapi, ma grazie alla sua scrittura scorrevole scompone la narrazione per andare a comporre altro perché giustamente non si limita solo a un solo rompicaco, ma a un mosaico di indizzi che portano al richiamo di altre opere del giallo e altro. Sinceramente sono colpita da tutto questo lavoro e non oso immaginare il tempo impiegato per poter incastrare il tutto senza dare di matto e solo per questo sarebbe già un 5 stelle. La trama è già trita e ritrita tant'è che poi basta tirare giù due somme per capire chi è l'assassin*.
Nonostante ciò è una lettura che consiglio di fare per chi ama i gialli o per qualunque ragione, non ve ne pentirete.
Nonostante ciò è una lettura che consiglio di fare per chi ama i gialli o per qualunque ragione, non ve ne pentirete.
Authors in love with their own writing is always a bit cringe. But my biggest issue is how it all ends. Well, and also the entire plot. If the aunt knows what happened, I don't understand why she's only going to tell Lily if she wins.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes