A review by bookwormjjb
Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

While I enjoyed the overall story and mystery of this book. I'm mixed on if I would recommend it to others. There is subject matter that this book covers (like rape and torture) that could be difficult or triggering for others to read. Lily, the main character of this book, and the fallowing series is a strong woman. There is no doubt about that. She is a survivor of kidnapping, rape, and torture. She is a survivor and is actively working through the trauma of her past. However, I don't know what to think of her on the whole. She can be a bit of a bitch at times, getting offended over little things and being rude to others for no real reason. I also don't like how she got into a relationship with a married (though separated) man with little lead up. Though this would more so be an issue with the writing of the book. We quite literally find out about Marshall's wife and how they have separated in the chapter before Lily and Marshall start sleeping together. I just feel like their relationship could have been handled better. While I enjoyed the mystery of this book, the murder of a local landlord. I wouldn't call this book a 'cozy mystery' like what I have seen advertised about it. Though it was a quick and interesting read.