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3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
tense
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
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Short and enjoyable but for me the characters could have been fleshed out more.
I really liked the characters in this book, all being very much ‘tally ho’ which had me in stitches at times. I think the setting of the book added to this vibe.
Arbie and Val were fantastic, individually and together, I’m glad that this is the start of a series. There interactions with the police were hilarious, my favourite parts were the ghost hunting escapades, especially the reason behind the bell!
This is a must for cozy murder fans
Arbie and Val were fantastic, individually and together, I’m glad that this is the start of a series. There interactions with the police were hilarious, my favourite parts were the ghost hunting escapades, especially the reason behind the bell!
This is a must for cozy murder fans
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
Pleasant enough read, kept me interested. The overuse of old fashioned English language did start to get on my nerves.
Delightful. In one word, that sums up my experience listening to the audiobook, Murder By Candlelight.
It's early 20th-century England, we've got a big, countryside home, a ghostly happening, a will, a locked room, a murder or two, and a host of ridiculous but amusing characters, at least one of whom is a murderer. Unless its the ghost. Or suicide?
This is a fun, Agatha Christie-style little mystery led by Arbie Swift, accidental author of The Gentleman's Guide to Ghost Hunting, a surprising bestseller that propelled Arbie into unwanted fame. Arbie (Arbuthnot!!) has got to be the world's laziest narrator and detective. Surprising and secretly clever, all Arbie wants is to be left in peace to bumble about and not do much. Unfortunately for him, that isn't possible when local wealthy woman Amy Phelps requests his help to rid herself of an unwanted ghost plaguing her day and night. He reluctantly agrees, and to his misfortune, a bit of playful ghost hunting turns into an all-to-real murder investigation. Witty, funny, clever, enjoyable and atmospheric in the best way.
If you like cosy mysteries, turn-of-the-century settings, locked-door puzzles, dabbling in the supernatural and Agatha Christie, this book is for you!
My only complaint is that the end tied up a little too quickly for my taste. Looking forward to the next book (which I assume there will be!)
It's early 20th-century England, we've got a big, countryside home, a ghostly happening, a will, a locked room, a murder or two, and a host of ridiculous but amusing characters, at least one of whom is a murderer. Unless its the ghost. Or suicide?
This is a fun, Agatha Christie-style little mystery led by Arbie Swift, accidental author of The Gentleman's Guide to Ghost Hunting, a surprising bestseller that propelled Arbie into unwanted fame. Arbie (Arbuthnot!!) has got to be the world's laziest narrator and detective. Surprising and secretly clever, all Arbie wants is to be left in peace to bumble about and not do much. Unfortunately for him, that isn't possible when local wealthy woman Amy Phelps requests his help to rid herself of an unwanted ghost plaguing her day and night. He reluctantly agrees, and to his misfortune, a bit of playful ghost hunting turns into an all-to-real murder investigation. Witty, funny, clever, enjoyable and atmospheric in the best way.
If you like cosy mysteries, turn-of-the-century settings, locked-door puzzles, dabbling in the supernatural
Spoiler
no supernatural happenings in the end but the sprinkled hints were funMy only complaint is that the end tied up a little too quickly for my taste. Looking forward to the next book (which I assume there will be!)
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced