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A review by smilesgiggle
The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder by Victoria Dowd
3.0
Ursula's mother drags her on the annual Book Club retreat. Though like most book clubs, meetings mostly involve wine.
This year Ursula's mother, Pandora, booked an old country estate house. After dinner, the offer of fortune telling is made and accepted. Several women meet with the mysterious woman.
Over the night, a massive snowstorm began - the women search for a way to leave. Only to discover the fortune teller's dead body. And the murders begin.
The dark sarcasm was much appreciated, as well as the glimpse of dark humor. The relationships between the women were dark, negative and complex. They didn't really get along, some nasty interactions. They were bitter and mean with each other.
As for the mystery- I failed to guess the culprit and motive.
The story kept me entertained though squeamish - the interactions were quite dark. I did finish but at times struggled to motivation to keep reading.
This year Ursula's mother, Pandora, booked an old country estate house. After dinner, the offer of fortune telling is made and accepted. Several women meet with the mysterious woman.
Over the night, a massive snowstorm began - the women search for a way to leave. Only to discover the fortune teller's dead body. And the murders begin.
The dark sarcasm was much appreciated, as well as the glimpse of dark humor. The relationships between the women were dark, negative and complex. They didn't really get along, some nasty interactions. They were bitter and mean with each other.
As for the mystery- I failed to guess the culprit and motive.
The story kept me entertained though squeamish - the interactions were quite dark. I did finish but at times struggled to motivation to keep reading.