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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Audiobook time: 10 hrs, 32 minutes. Actual read time: 7 hrs 3 minutes.
Normally a multi-POV audiobook can get a little overwhelming, but this one was very well done!
I even enjoyed the way that Elly Griffiths wrote the “texting” portions of the book. It was so seamless, and wasn’t clunky like I’ve seen (heard?) in other audiobooks!
I absolutely CACKLED at Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur’s line “What on earth had attracted two gorgeous women to this insignificant man? Heterosexuals are a mystery sometimes”
I’ve very excited to listen to the rest of the detective’s stories!!
Normally a multi-POV audiobook can get a little overwhelming, but this one was very well done!
I even enjoyed the way that Elly Griffiths wrote the “texting” portions of the book. It was so seamless, and wasn’t clunky like I’ve seen (heard?) in other audiobooks!
I absolutely CACKLED at Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur’s line “What on earth had attracted two gorgeous women to this insignificant man? Heterosexuals are a mystery sometimes”
I’ve very excited to listen to the rest of the detective’s stories!!
mysterious
She is a fun read, but the endings are always out of no where imo (the who who has done it). Maybe I'm just very much not a detective, but it truly seems out of nowhere. However, I find them very cozy.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m thoroughly enjoying Goodreads’ Community Challenges because they’re helping me move books from the bottom of my TBR pile to the top. I was thrilled to see The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths as a qualifying title for the Acclaimed Titles challenge. It’s been patiently waiting in my Audible library for quite some time now.
I absolutely adore the cover of this book! The setting of an old mansion where an acclaimed writer, R.M. Holland, used to reside is an enchanting setting for me. I couldn’t help but imagine the top floor study! With spooky reading season just around the corner, this book promised to be an intriguing read. It features anonymous, mysterious notes being left behind and a murderer lurking in the shadows.
The story is narrated from four different perspectives. Clare Cassidy, a high school English teacher, is writing a book about R.M. Holland, who used to reside in the mansion that has now been transformed into a school. Tragically, her colleague and best friend is found murdered, sending shockwaves through the school. A chilling note is discovered next to the victim, bearing a line from R.M. Holland’s short story, The Stranger.
I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the narrative, as the suspense and mystery built at a satisfying speed. R.M. Holland occasionally narrates The Stranger in a chilling, eerie voice that I found captivating. I particularly liked the story within a story aspect of this book. Clare, her daughter Georgia, and detective Harbinder Karu all provided compelling perspectives, each with their own unique voice and character traits. While I found all of the characters to be likable, my favorite was undoubtedly the family dog, Herbert.
While I thoroughly enjoyed following the story from each character’s point of view, I must admit that the narrative became repetitive at times, particularly in the beginning of the book.
The Stranger Diaries is the first book in The Harbinder Karu Mysteries series, followed by The Postscript Murders, Bleeding Heart Yard, and The Last Word. While I genuinely enjoyed The Stranger Diaries, I don’t feel compelled to continue the series.
As I mentioned earlier, I purchased The Stranger Diaries using my Audible membership. The four narrators, Andrew Wincott, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers, and Anjana Vasan, delivered exceptional performances.
I have photos and additional information that I'm unable to include here. It can all be found on my blog, in the link below.
<a href="https://abookandadog.com/blog/the-stranger-diaries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Book And A Dog</a>
I absolutely adore the cover of this book! The setting of an old mansion where an acclaimed writer, R.M. Holland, used to reside is an enchanting setting for me. I couldn’t help but imagine the top floor study! With spooky reading season just around the corner, this book promised to be an intriguing read. It features anonymous, mysterious notes being left behind and a murderer lurking in the shadows.
The story is narrated from four different perspectives. Clare Cassidy, a high school English teacher, is writing a book about R.M. Holland, who used to reside in the mansion that has now been transformed into a school. Tragically, her colleague and best friend is found murdered, sending shockwaves through the school. A chilling note is discovered next to the victim, bearing a line from R.M. Holland’s short story, The Stranger.
I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the narrative, as the suspense and mystery built at a satisfying speed. R.M. Holland occasionally narrates The Stranger in a chilling, eerie voice that I found captivating. I particularly liked the story within a story aspect of this book. Clare, her daughter Georgia, and detective Harbinder Karu all provided compelling perspectives, each with their own unique voice and character traits. While I found all of the characters to be likable, my favorite was undoubtedly the family dog, Herbert.
While I thoroughly enjoyed following the story from each character’s point of view, I must admit that the narrative became repetitive at times, particularly in the beginning of the book.
The Stranger Diaries is the first book in The Harbinder Karu Mysteries series, followed by The Postscript Murders, Bleeding Heart Yard, and The Last Word. While I genuinely enjoyed The Stranger Diaries, I don’t feel compelled to continue the series.
As I mentioned earlier, I purchased The Stranger Diaries using my Audible membership. The four narrators, Andrew Wincott, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers, and Anjana Vasan, delivered exceptional performances.
I have photos and additional information that I'm unable to include here. It can all be found on my blog, in the link below.
<a href="https://abookandadog.com/blog/the-stranger-diaries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Book And A Dog</a>