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lesausser's review against another edition
2.0
Did you ever play the Nancy Drew computer games as a kid? Because that's what this book is - a Nancy Drew computer game in narrative form. Light, not particularly realistic or complicated, and with flat characters with quirky characteristics, this book was a cozy mystery with a dash of creativity. It was mildly enjoyable, but not as funny as it wants to be. Kay and her parents were an odd bunch but funny in a "who thought these characters had any sense of depth or distinction and would really behave like this" kind of way.
For a light mystery with no stakes, it works. Some people apparently find it funny, even if it wasn't my sense of humor. It's not the worst mystery I've ever read - but it's far from the best.
For a light mystery with no stakes, it works. Some people apparently find it funny, even if it wasn't my sense of humor. It's not the worst mystery I've ever read - but it's far from the best.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable mystery with well-drawn characters set in the Contemporary NYC theater scene
floweringflux's review
funny
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
4.25
vkemp's review
5.0
Kay Powell grew up in showbiz, but she had no desire to pursue that as a career. In lieu of veterinary school, she went to law school, got a degree, and became an agent for all the animals who might appear on stage or in movies. Now, she has contracted Bruno, a large scruffy dog, to play Sandy in a revival of Annie. Bruno's parents, The Barclays, however, do not appear to be that mindful of their dog and when Trent is murdered, Kay has to do everything she can to protect Bruno. Filled with lots of zingers and some truly laugh-out-loud writing, I recommend this to anyone who enjoys David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter books.
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