Scan barcode
iveth_mercedes's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but I felt like the killer was revealed too fast. It was like playing a rushed game of Clue.
rhiannonc91's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
faemorgan's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I can see why a lot of people either Dnfed or disliked this book, and honestly the only reason that I continued to read it is because I want to know who murderer was.
(I'm not a detective I was only either good at solving puzzles, so if there are those who figured it out early in the book then I'm afraid I missed the clues.)
The characters were all okay, not of them necessarily likable and that was the point. Didn't care much for the detectives though it was nice to see that at least three members of the Book Club remained friends.
Don't know if I expecting there to be just one murder or a lot of them, but it definitely could have continued that way, if the police hadn't arrived when they did.
The one part I did enjoy was the overall vibe, how the murder was centred around the members of a Book Club.
I can see why a lot of people either Dnfed or disliked this book, and honestly the only reason that I continued to read it is because I want to know who murderer was.
(I'm not a detective I was only either good at solving puzzles, so if there are those who figured it out early in the book then I'm afraid I missed the clues.)
The characters were all okay, not of them necessarily likable and that was the point. Didn't care much for the detectives though it was nice to see that at least three members of the Book Club remained friends.
Don't know if I expecting there to be just one murder or a lot of them, but it definitely could have continued that way, if the police hadn't arrived when they did.
The one part I did enjoy was the overall vibe, how the murder was centred around the members of a Book Club.
ashleylynne920's review against another edition
2.0
Too many loose ends and missed opportunities for my liking. Would likely not read other novels by this author.
wothayah's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't like this book, from the characters to how it was written.
rebeccapippy's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
abruno33's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
bibliodiaries's review against another edition
2.0
This book was an interesting concept, but the characters were all introduced so quickly it was hard to tell who was who until later in the book. It wasn't too hard to guess who did it. I guess it was hard to care about how these women were friends for years, but it doesn't really give you their typical dynamic before everything blows up.
Also, small pet peeve and little spoiler the murder doesn't happen AT the book club, it's just a murder that involves a book club.
Also, small pet peeve and little spoiler the murder doesn't happen AT the book club, it's just a murder that involves a book club.
portybelle's review against another edition
3.0
"Honestly, you'd think there was nothing more harmless than a book club."
So says Marion Bolton, hostess of a book club meeting which goes disastrously wrong. Rather than a pleasant chat over a glass of wine or a cup of tea and some cake, many of the members end up arguing with each other and it all ends acrimoniously. Worse is to follow when the day after the meeting, a body is found on the local common and it is revealed to be the body of one of the group members. As the police begin their investigation, they discover there may be many potential reasons why the book club members may have wanted this woman dead... I did think the police came over as quite inept and I'm not sure they were following correct police procedures. However, this all added to mystery of whodunnit.
Murder at The Book Club is a quick and entertaining read very much in the cosy crime style of writing. I really enjoyed getting to know the ladies of the book club and discovering what little secrets they all had. I kept changing my mind about who I liked and who I didn't as we learned more about them. I certainly didn't know who to trust. I did have a theory about who the culprit might be but as usual I was wrong! Betsy Reavley definitely kept me guessing with this book. With all the potential motives for murder and so many red herrings along the way, this had the feel of a classic murder mystery and I feel it would lend itself well to a tv adaptation.
This book may have you taking another look at the members of your own book club, though I'm sure nobody is murderous in mine! You never know who might be hiding dark secrets...
So says Marion Bolton, hostess of a book club meeting which goes disastrously wrong. Rather than a pleasant chat over a glass of wine or a cup of tea and some cake, many of the members end up arguing with each other and it all ends acrimoniously. Worse is to follow when the day after the meeting, a body is found on the local common and it is revealed to be the body of one of the group members. As the police begin their investigation, they discover there may be many potential reasons why the book club members may have wanted this woman dead... I did think the police came over as quite inept and I'm not sure they were following correct police procedures. However, this all added to mystery of whodunnit.
Murder at The Book Club is a quick and entertaining read very much in the cosy crime style of writing. I really enjoyed getting to know the ladies of the book club and discovering what little secrets they all had. I kept changing my mind about who I liked and who I didn't as we learned more about them. I certainly didn't know who to trust. I did have a theory about who the culprit might be but as usual I was wrong! Betsy Reavley definitely kept me guessing with this book. With all the potential motives for murder and so many red herrings along the way, this had the feel of a classic murder mystery and I feel it would lend itself well to a tv adaptation.
This book may have you taking another look at the members of your own book club, though I'm sure nobody is murderous in mine! You never know who might be hiding dark secrets...