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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
jaller's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed the main character, aunt Bessie. Talk about feisty! I wish there had been more character development for the other characters, though. The story ended up feeling a bit two-dimensional and underdeveloped.
thysbee's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read. Part of what I judge a book about, is if I want to go where it takes place! I am looking at maps of the Isle of Man, thinking about going there via Wales and boats and oh how much fun Would that be? Great story, good plotting, irascible protagonist that I would like to sit and have tea with there will be more Bessie in my life!
taetaetastic's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bookwoman37's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Aunt Bessie lives alone on the Isle of Man and she is Aunt to everyone. While walking along the beach she stumbles across a body. She sets out to solve the crime. I enjoyed the setting and the characters. The mystery was good with lots of suspects. I will read more in this series. Enjoy
lorihenrich2021's review
4.0
Elizabeth Cubbon, affectionately known as Aunt Bessie, loves her little cottage buy the ocean. It is a haven for anyone that needs it. All the children know that if things get tough at home that she is a kind listener and a warm place to stay. Aunt Bessie likes to walk along the beach every morning no matter what type of weather. One rainy and windy morning walk is interrupted by tripping over something on the beach. It took her a moment to realize that it wasn't something but someone. With that one misstep Aunt Bessie finds herself smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation.
The characters were really well developed and you couldn't help but grin once in awhile at Aunt Bessie curmudgeonly ways and how others respected her knowledge of the area and the townspeople. Well written and very enjoyable.
The characters were really well developed and you couldn't help but grin once in awhile at Aunt Bessie curmudgeonly ways and how others respected her knowledge of the area and the townspeople. Well written and very enjoyable.
mystereity's review
4.0
Lighthearted, easy read, kind of Murder She Wrote meets Miss Marple. The plot had a lot of twists and turns, the setting was charming and the characters were cute. Really enjoyed reading it, and can't wait to start the second.
mystereity's review against another edition
4.0
Lighthearted, easy read, kind of Murder She Wrote meets Miss Marple. The plot had a lot of twists and turns, the setting was charming and the characters were cute. Really enjoyed reading it, and can't wait to start the second.
pvcain's review against another edition
3.0
A nice cozy mystery that cleansed my palate after reading about the Trump administration. Don't think I'd read any more but it was lovely