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ncarson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
monsieurmarple's review against another edition
5.0
‘If anyone was going to turn out to be a murderer, my money was on you’
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Too early for a Christmas read!? NOOO NEVER! And what a wonderfully Christmassy whodunnit to start me off!
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The story begins on a Christmas Eve night in Westbury Manor, the inhabitants are preparing for their guests and a few days of merriment ahead... little do they know that they will wake up with a dead body on their snowy lawn! The race is in for our amateur detective ‘Hugh’ to solve this murder and restore festivity to this Christmas celebration
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Too early for a Christmas read!? NOOO NEVER! And what a wonderfully Christmassy whodunnit to start me off!
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The story begins on a Christmas Eve night in Westbury Manor, the inhabitants are preparing for their guests and a few days of merriment ahead... little do they know that they will wake up with a dead body on their snowy lawn! The race is in for our amateur detective ‘Hugh’ to solve this murder and restore festivity to this Christmas celebration
lindz_reads's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very enjoyable festive mystery.
ros_lanta's review
3.0
Murder Most Festive has a genuinely interesting murder mystery and the reveal when it comes makes perfect sense. I also quite like the main character who becomes an amateur detective investigating the crime.
Unfortunately the execution of the story didn't love up to the promise. I disliked the overly knowing writing style from early on, and the plot wasn't handled as skillfully as I would have liked. Too much relies on an inept and uninterested police officer, clues appearing without any formal investigation or interviews, and the murderer giving up and confessing as soon as it was clear the main character believed them guilty.
I don't dislike the book, it's just very middle of the road. If you're looking for an easy-to-read Christmas mystery though, this does fit the bill.
Unfortunately the execution of the story didn't love up to the promise. I disliked the overly knowing writing style from early on, and the plot wasn't handled as skillfully as I would have liked. Too much relies on an inept and uninterested police officer, clues appearing without any formal investigation or interviews, and the murderer giving up and confessing as soon as it was clear the main character believed them guilty.
I don't dislike the book, it's just very middle of the road. If you're looking for an easy-to-read Christmas mystery though, this does fit the bill.
lindsaymay92's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? N/A
3.75
freya_733's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jvic888's review
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0