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How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder
3.0
This is my first Debra Sennefelder’s book and a first of cozy mystery fiction.
At first, I was taken aback a bit by the writing style, it’s little odd and simplistic with short sentences and unnecessary details. But then I got pulled into the plot and characters and started enjoying more.
I had some aspects I didn’t like, for example the detective seems to be more attractive than clever. I really expected to get his perspective a bit, but it seemed the police did nothing to solve the crime. Also for a good portion of the book the main heroine just talks to people without getting any insights or following any theory. The thought process is important! I felt like it lacked a strong narrative, rather having reader’s attention spread thin on absolutely unnecessary details unrelated to the crime or character development. Also there is too many suspects.
Now to the things I liked - the book is pretty light, nice and sweet with bakery, cookies, gardens and small town atmosphere. I enjoyed the romance too, although it’s merely the start of it. The murder plot line was solid too, I didn’t guess the murderer up until ¾ of the book. I liked the side characters – especially Claudia with her moody disposition and remarks. Mallory was a good main character.
Overall I’ll read the next book in the series and will check out others of the author. For me the book is around solid 3 starts, it doesn’t have any major turnoffs but also doesn’t hook your attention so that you can’t put down he book.
#HowtheMurderCrumbles
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy via #NetGalley.*
At first, I was taken aback a bit by the writing style, it’s little odd and simplistic with short sentences and unnecessary details. But then I got pulled into the plot and characters and started enjoying more.
I had some aspects I didn’t like, for example the detective seems to be more attractive than clever. I really expected to get his perspective a bit, but it seemed the police did nothing to solve the crime. Also for a good portion of the book the main heroine just talks to people without getting any insights or following any theory. The thought process is important! I felt like it lacked a strong narrative, rather having reader’s attention spread thin on absolutely unnecessary details unrelated to the crime or character development. Also there is too many suspects.
Now to the things I liked - the book is pretty light, nice and sweet with bakery, cookies, gardens and small town atmosphere. I enjoyed the romance too, although it’s merely the start of it. The murder plot line was solid too, I didn’t guess the murderer up until ¾ of the book. I liked the side characters – especially Claudia with her moody disposition and remarks. Mallory was a good main character.
Overall I’ll read the next book in the series and will check out others of the author. For me the book is around solid 3 starts, it doesn’t have any major turnoffs but also doesn’t hook your attention so that you can’t put down he book.
#HowtheMurderCrumbles
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy via #NetGalley.*