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A review by krystafig
Curtains on A Christmas Carol: A Cozy Mystery by Luke Swanson
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
If you’re looking for a cozy, cutesy, Christmas mystery this holiday season, look no further.
As I read Curtains on a Christmas Carol, I felt like I was watching a Hallmark Mystery in my head. This book has the small town vibes, the peek behind the curtains of theater productions, and the cozy mystery sleuthing all mixed for some light whogonnadoit entertainment.
As a fairly avid mystery reader, I VERY MUCH appreciated that several of the typical “but why not just do XYZ?” were addressed and it didn’t feel like this completely unrealistic or far fetched story.
I also appreciated the insight in to what happens in getting a production ready in the theater, because while I have seen several plays, I’ve never seen the behind the scenes! I appreciated the peek at what goes into a play like this but without feeling bogged down in the details.
Overall, a fun way to get into my Christmas spirits with a well known tale woven in with an amateur sleuth mystery.
As I read Curtains on a Christmas Carol, I felt like I was watching a Hallmark Mystery in my head. This book has the small town vibes, the peek behind the curtains of theater productions, and the cozy mystery sleuthing all mixed for some light whogonnadoit entertainment.
As a fairly avid mystery reader, I VERY MUCH appreciated that several of the typical “but why not just do XYZ?” were addressed and it didn’t feel like this completely unrealistic or far fetched story.
I also appreciated the insight in to what happens in getting a production ready in the theater, because while I have seen several plays, I’ve never seen the behind the scenes! I appreciated the peek at what goes into a play like this but without feeling bogged down in the details.
Overall, a fun way to get into my Christmas spirits with a well known tale woven in with an amateur sleuth mystery.