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jeska_bythebook's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. Cute, fast read. Mystery... that's not about a murder!
mehitabels's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, mostly because I want the amazing luck and sad fortune and ghostly guardian, and and and, sigh. this is the kind of romance book I love - a mystery, handsome Brit, and a blue notebook
nabenn67's review against another edition
4.0
I stumbled across this series when reviewing a newly published book list for the leisure collection at the library. The new book (#19), "Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince", sounded interesting so upon further review I thought I would try the series -- and I HAVE to start series at the beginning.
"Aunt Dimity's Death" involves a stuffed rabbit, a quaint cottage in the English countryside, a little bit of romance, a little bit of mystery, and a ghost. Paranormal stuff isn't normally my cup of tea, hmm, but this book just epitomizes "cozy mystery". There was no gruesome murder, the ghost wasn't scary, and the characters are so relatable.
The plot could have been tighter, but for an enjoyable read on a lazy Sunday afternoon this was a perfect fit. I think you'll enjoy it.
"Aunt Dimity's Death" involves a stuffed rabbit, a quaint cottage in the English countryside, a little bit of romance, a little bit of mystery, and a ghost. Paranormal stuff isn't normally my cup of tea, hmm, but this book just epitomizes "cozy mystery". There was no gruesome murder, the ghost wasn't scary, and the characters are so relatable.
The plot could have been tighter, but for an enjoyable read on a lazy Sunday afternoon this was a perfect fit. I think you'll enjoy it.
christinavarela's review against another edition
5.0
Fun series, with great recipes. The first book is still my favorite!
jennifleur's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
AUNT DIMITY’S DEATH by Nancy Atherton ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A quick and easy read; I didn’t love it, I didn’t hate it, but spoilers ahead. ⚠️
The premise of the story had so much potential but the emotional state of the protagonist is unbelievably all over the place, especially in the beginning. Her unreasonable responses to his rather mundane actions took me spiraling up and out of the story to focus on the mediocre writing.
Things that bothered me the most might just have to do with the cultural norms from when this was written (early 1990’s) and the dynamics between the men and women at that time. The old “saved by the handsome millionaire who falls madly in love with her” trope was used on a character who was initially written as very independent but also very broke. Of course as soon as she realizes she likes this guy she can magically bake soufflés and cookies like a five star chef whereas when she was single she’d been known to burn water. Wading through those parts felt exhausting.
I did however like some of the ideas behind the story even if they were confused. (Am I reading a murder mystery, a ghost story or a romance?) The stories within stories was interesting and I wish the author had explored that more. The way they sussed out clues had merit too and I’m also down for the spooky vibes of a helpful (but not too helpful) ghost. The imagery was great - I could clearly see in my mind’s eye all the wonderful places and endearing and charming characters they met throughout their adventures and I wished a bit I could go there myself.
Will I read the next one? Maybe, maybe not. If I do I’m in no hurry.
gaderianne's review against another edition
3.0
Not my first Aunt Dimity read - but the first in the series. (All the other books all clicked much better into place not that I've read the first one....funny how that happens.)
This was a cute read - hard on her luck Lori received a summons from an upscale law firm. There she discovers that "Aunt Dimity" (a fictional character from her childhood...so she thought) was real and a regular corespondent with her mother.
So began an adventure of discovery - on of Lori discovering her mother, helping Aunt Dimity find some peace (she's a ghost who can't move on), and discovering herself in the process.
This was a cute read - hard on her luck Lori received a summons from an upscale law firm. There she discovers that "Aunt Dimity" (a fictional character from her childhood...so she thought) was real and a regular corespondent with her mother.
So began an adventure of discovery - on of Lori discovering her mother, helping Aunt Dimity find some peace (she's a ghost who can't move on), and discovering herself in the process.
rachelhelps's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute little rags-to-riches story about a woman who finds out the protagonist in her childhood stories was a real person--her mother's pen-pal. Everything ends so ridiculously happily that I think I would personally file this under fantasy.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful book to get through! Although the story was so basic and easy to guess before the main character, it was so much fun to go through. And Aunt Dimity...she was so great. So was her mom. So is Bill :D
what a great book!
what a great book!