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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
theverycraftyvegan's review
The premise sounded interesting: a cozy, Christmas mystery set in England in the 1930s. I thought it would be right up my alley but unfortunately not.
We meet a lot of characters right away, and I do mean a lot of characters. I was able to keep the Westbury family straight—parents and their adult children—and family friend Hugh, but beyond that everyone just blended together as “other guests”.
Mr. Campbell-Scott’s name was misspoken as Mr. Campbell-Knott by Constable Jones. The error wasn’t commented on by the other 2 characters involved in the conversation so I don’t know if this was because Constable Jones is a useless buffoon, or if it was just something missed in editing.
Hugh is patronizing and misogynistic towards all women not excluding Lydia; his best friend. Lydia stands up for herself but eventually caves because of course a man knows best.
I made it to page 100 and gave up. DNF.
I made it to page 100 and gave up. DNF.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Classism, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, and Gun violence
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