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kamrynharned's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had to give this charming little book a 4 star, because even though I have absolutely no idea what it meant or what happened (even after reading countless reviews) I’m just still delighted this book exists. Not even being a poetry buff, I found the idea of a mystery in prose to be so entertaining, and it’s even more than a stereotypical mystery story - I get the feeling you’re not supposed to know what to think. A mystery novel that never solves the mystery… unless I’m just stupid. Perhaps a re-read or 6 will change something, but I enjoyed myself nonetheless!
alisarae's review
This was so fun! Murder mystery in verse with charming, sophisticated illustrations. That's just how I would describe this book: charming and sophisticated.
If you were teaching a poetry class, this would be a great book to use because there are examples of many popular forms and techniques. Plus, the poems are interesting because you are trying to work out the mystery as you read.
If you were teaching a poetry class, this would be a great book to use because there are examples of many popular forms and techniques. Plus, the poems are interesting because you are trying to work out the mystery as you read.
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