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A review by fruitbatwoman
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
I haven't read any cozy mysteries before this book, and found the premise captivating. The story alternates between the present time and the past (in form of diary entries), which makes for unexpected twists and turns. The mystery was kept until the very end, and the big reveal was satisfying.
The only letdown for me was the main character, Frances, who seems too overly competent in one moment, and absolutely incapable the next. She also felt pretentious and self-conscious at the same time - almost as if she adapted her personality to whatever was going on in the story.
Other than that, the mystery is a cozy and quick read and kept me turning pages to reveal the murderer.
The only letdown for me was the main character, Frances, who seems too overly competent in one moment, and absolutely incapable the next. She also felt pretentious and self-conscious at the same time - almost as if she adapted her personality to whatever was going on in the story.
Other than that, the mystery is a cozy and quick read and kept me turning pages to reveal the murderer.