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barbarajean's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
paigestooksbury's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.0
Meh. Maybe the worst love interest I’ve ever read and the mystery was just okay.
smunro's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.25
artmajorese's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
rebroxannape's review
3.0
Listened to the audible edition last month after reading it multiple times years ago. I mis-remembered who the murderer was, so it was a surprise. The character of sharp-tongued, witty, cynical Randall is the main attraction in this book. The reader did a good job of conveying his "amiable snake" personality. A little over the top at first, but settled down just enough later. Randall is very much a modern version of the author's Duke of Avon from her beloved These Old Shades. He was as entertaining as ever, although part of the initial attraction on first read was the delightful surprise This is a typical English country house murder-mystery. And the mystery, both the method and the murderer, is top notch. It is set in the 1930's and written in the 1930's, so it is awash with authentic period detail, customs, manners, and attitudes. As such, it should be a delight to those who might be attracted to those times.
Spoiler
when he made a match with Stella, who was not as appealing as I remembered, and certainly does not have the strong personality and intelligence to stand up to Randall. I fear he will grow bored with her sooner rather than later.krobart's review against another edition
3.0
Georgette Heyer wrote several witty and engaging mysteries set in the time they were written. Gregory Matthews is found dead in his home. His death looks like one of natural causes, but the police find traces of nicotine poisoning. Inspector Hannasyde and Sergeant Hemingway must first figure out how Matthews was poisoned.
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See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/behold-heres-poison/
sneha65594's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
drneevil's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
pencils's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75