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katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
I may have seen The Thin Man once twenty years ago, but I have passing familiarity with Nick and Nora Charles just from general cultural absorption, and as "Nick and Nora but on a space cruise in the future," this works for me. The mystery plot/reveal was kind of nutty, but I can handle that in a noir homage. I had a harder time managing the way the protagonist puts herself through the ringer physically, but it didn't stop us from staying up for "oh, just one more chapter" a few times.
The cocktail recipes at the beginning of each chapter also work for me, and we even tried a couple of the ones we hadn't heard of because they sounded fun. She includes some "zero proof" cocktails too, but we didn't try those.
The cocktail recipes at the beginning of each chapter also work for me, and we even tried a couple of the ones we hadn't heard of because they sounded fun. She includes some "zero proof" cocktails too, but we didn't try those.
crimsoncor's review against another edition
5.0
Did I love this book? yes, yes I did. I have very fond memories of The Thin Man movies, so when you strip away the period misogyny, set it in space, and center the story around a fascinating female main character, I'm 100% in. Plus a great dog and a super swear-y lawyer. And lots of cocktails. Between this and the Lady Astronaut novels, MRK is writing some of the best character driven science fiction right now.
themarquessmagpie's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
protagonistspub's review against another edition
Butchering of the English label for social engineering purposes is an unforgivable sin.
aelis_'s review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
rexsavior's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
4.0
writer_matt's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
theladyduckofdoom's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
4.5
In case anyone was as afraid for Gimlet as me at the start of the book: Gimlet does NOT die
ohclaire's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, it worked for me! Like, I get the negative reviews about money solving everything, but it was fun and escapist and that was enough for me.
mrst's review
Didn't enjoy the characters. Tesla is so annoying and entitled. Clunky writing. Could tell it was going to be a dud.