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266 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312042776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 01 August 1990
Description
The first novel from the Queen of the Culinary Mystery! While catering a wake, Goldy is horrified when her former father-in-law is nearly killed by a cup of poison-laced coffee. Investigating officer Tom Schulz, though smitten with Goldy and her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 30%
funny 26%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , ViolenceModerate
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Sexual content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts266 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312042776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 01 August 1990
Description
The first novel from the Queen of the Culinary Mystery! While catering a wake, Goldy is horrified when her former father-in-law is nearly killed by a cup of poison-laced coffee. Investigating officer Tom Schulz, though smitten with Goldy and her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 30%
funny 26%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , ViolenceModerate
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Sexual content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts