A review by twocatstailoring
Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

First, from a technical standpoint, the book has some obvious editing mistakes. The book jacket misnames a principle character, exact phrases are repeated when it's not necessary, and a character who isn't even in the story is mistakenly given dialogue in one scene.

Secondly, the repeated references to women dieting/losing weight and the women's ages (always too old) are tedious. They add nothing and make the main character appear a bit dim - she's meant to be a journalist, so her surprise at the laws around the country making news plus her going on about her age makes her a less-than-reliable narrator.  Not great in a sleuth. 


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