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kbkittyb's review against another edition
3.0
Good, but fairly standard as far as murder mysteries go.
The characters are well formed, Hugh and Lady W are endearing and likable. I'm afraid the ending is predictable and a little slow in the explanation stage. But a cosy read all the same. I loved the part explaining Hughs friendship with Lady W in the reading room over hot drinks and books. That was a truly lovely image.
The writing is good but as with Murder at the Theatre Royale, it comes across as unnecessarily complex and 'try-hard' at times. There was also a ridiculous amount of clichéd sayings back to back. I am aware this helped with characterisation, but it got very annoying. But I do love the humour in the book, and when done modestly Ada is quite the wordsmith.
The characters are well formed, Hugh and Lady W are endearing and likable. I'm afraid the ending is predictable and a little slow in the explanation stage. But a cosy read all the same. I loved the part explaining Hughs friendship with Lady W in the reading room over hot drinks and books. That was a truly lovely image.
The writing is good but as with Murder at the Theatre Royale, it comes across as unnecessarily complex and 'try-hard' at times. There was also a ridiculous amount of clichéd sayings back to back. I am aware this helped with characterisation, but it got very annoying. But I do love the humour in the book, and when done modestly Ada is quite the wordsmith.
bethany_reads2003's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lora2295's review against another edition
2.0
May give this another go on Christmas week, but rather vanilla for my taste.
mashaxandra's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pianokeys's review
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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
10iii_kat's review against another edition
3.0
bardzo dobre zakończenie do głównie ciągnącej się powieści. niektóre wątki były naprawdę fajnie napisane, ale głównie nudnawo.
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hugo i jego dedukcja >>>> so hotdrmercury's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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? No
2.5
iqqythebibliomaniac's review against another edition
Not in the mood to read and in a slump
bevpages's review against another edition
3.0
charming, witty and cosy christmas mystery.
i love anything set in a country house, and the vibrant characters. the mystery was intriguing and engaging and i really enjoyed how the author described each scene for the reader, almost like we were peering through the doorways or peepholes aha!
i love anything set in a country house, and the vibrant characters. the mystery was intriguing and engaging and i really enjoyed how the author described each scene for the reader, almost like we were peering through the doorways or peepholes aha!