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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I absolutely adored the Woman in the Library, so had really high hopes for this book as well. I enjoyed but not nearly as much as the other. That said, it was still ab entertaining and twisting ride.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So many typos! It was kind of distracting and took away from the book at times.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Really enjoyed this one! Takes place in Lawrence, KS which is real close to us. Some other things make it hit close to home too. Plus, I always love books about writing books.
How can a book be so entertaining, so well-designed, with numerous likable and relatable characters, with page-turning action... with so many hiccups and disappointment... while being an overall enjoyable and fun read?! Lukewarm to the (oft-mentioned ill-aligned) back cover overview, I am always up for a mystery. Always willing to try a new author and potential experience... and, really enjoyed this one. Several things jumped out to disrupt its potential greatness, but still a great adventure.
(Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC! Glad to have had the chance to read this.)
Almost all of the side and supporting characters were pretty relatable and well-designed. Most of them added some fun and nuance-- not to mention, support for and championing of. Most had a level of reality, fun, comedic relief, or added to driving the story forward. Theo, the main character, was a bit... lacking. Too many times, her naiveté was pretty unsettling. For all of the skill and craft the author seemed to obviously have, these moments jumped out like a sore thumb and left readers wondering if this was a Miss... too assuming... short-changing her audience, or what. To happen multiple times was pretty disappointing. Adding the oddly-placed and unsettling time jumps that so many others mention.. take away from an otherwise stellar storyline and potential. I don't understand how an accomplished writer misfired on multiple time jumps here.
Logistic issue aside... and a main character who is not quite fully realized... and, The Mystery Writer is still a good read!! Feeling more like it didn't meet the author's fullest potential, it was still better than most! Def recommend it for a nice time. The story was compelling-- if not all that well described-- and well crafted enough to turn pagers quickly! that I didn't fully realize its length! I wish that the ending wasn't cut short, that the time jumps didn't happen, and that the conspiracy and its related characters were given more of the pages and more of the effort. Lots of opportunity to be a GREAT read. The fact that it didn't match that potential's description should not take away from how good and fun it still was.
Read this. Enjoy. Just don't expect the masterpiece that so many people set it up to be.
(Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC! Glad to have had the chance to read this.)
Almost all of the side and supporting characters were pretty relatable and well-designed. Most of them added some fun and nuance-- not to mention, support for and championing of. Most had a level of reality, fun, comedic relief, or added to driving the story forward. Theo, the main character, was a bit... lacking. Too many times, her naiveté was pretty unsettling. For all of the skill and craft the author seemed to obviously have, these moments jumped out like a sore thumb and left readers wondering if this was a Miss... too assuming... short-changing her audience, or what. To happen multiple times was pretty disappointing. Adding the oddly-placed and unsettling time jumps that so many others mention.. take away from an otherwise stellar storyline and potential. I don't understand how an accomplished writer misfired on multiple time jumps here.
Logistic issue aside... and a main character who is not quite fully realized... and, The Mystery Writer is still a good read!! Feeling more like it didn't meet the author's fullest potential, it was still better than most! Def recommend it for a nice time. The story was compelling-- if not all that well described-- and well crafted enough to turn pagers quickly! that I didn't fully realize its length! I wish that the ending wasn't cut short, that the time jumps didn't happen, and that the conspiracy and its related characters were given more of the pages and more of the effort. Lots of opportunity to be a GREAT read. The fact that it didn't match that potential's description should not take away from how good and fun it still was.
Read this. Enjoy. Just don't expect the masterpiece that so many people set it up to be.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
mysterious
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:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hmm. What do I say about this book??
The writing was divine. Incredibly fast paced. I loved Mac’s character a ton. I am a little sad to say I figured out the bad guys very early on in the book but it didn’t really detract from the story too much.
I will definitely be picking more up from this writer.
The writing was divine. Incredibly fast paced. I loved Mac’s character a ton. I am a little sad to say I figured out the bad guys very early on in the book but it didn’t really detract from the story too much.
I will definitely be picking more up from this writer.