Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Myrkkyjen kuningatar by Robert Thorogood

11 reviews

dkamada's review against another edition

4.5

funny informative lighthearted mysterious reflective

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol

tessamcevan's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment

agathajanemaud1908's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Another fun installment in this series. I could’ve done with more plot development instead of so much of Joyce and her friends to question people, but still enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Murder

acfdamico's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity, Murder

alba_marie's review against another edition

3.5

funny lighthearted mysterious 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: Yes

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Obviously trying to mirror the Thursday Murder Club, the Marlow Murder Club is also set in a small English town, comprised of a group of middle aged to elderly women who solve murders while being witty. It's just not as witty as the TMC. The writing isn't as good, the characters aren't as hilarious, cosy English vibes aren't as thick, and the character arcs aren't as realistic. Also, no one is a spy (because yes I'm Team Elizabeth, sorry everyone on Team Joyce!!).

In this one, a nice guy, who is the chair of a small town planning committee and also rhe mayor I think, is murdered by a poisoned coffee. 

It was fun, easy to read, and a but cosy but it still feels like a knockoff TMC that tried to do the same thing and didn't quiiiite make. A for effort though! Or 3.5 stars for effort.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death of parent

Minor: Infidelity, Stalking, Alcohol

havenraven23's review against another edition

2.25

mysterious medium-paced

Loveable characters: Complicated

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It wasn't terrible (the fatphobia certainly was) but it wasn't enjoyable either. Also, the characters were more unlikable than in the previous books imo. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Fatphobia

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Murder

Minor: Stalking, Sexual harassment

laurajordensharris's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol

angelfireeast24's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Enjoyed the mystery but too much fatphobia 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment

beepbeep101's review against another edition

2.0

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Fatphobia

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol

bessadams's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Grief, Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking