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A review by books_and_cream_cheese
An English Murder by Cyril Hare
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A cozy mystery for Downton Abbey lovers.
What's I liked about this book: The English old manor vibes - the setting is impeccable, Lord Grantham would approve. The introduction of the characters and their little conflicts between each other was brilliant. There was tension even before the murder happend.
What I disliked about the book:
The whole second part. It was too rushed, too much potential left by the wayside. It felt like there were about 100 pages missing - we were told, not shown, and although the final reveal and motif is pretty cool, there was just too much chaos and too few hints to form a solid theory as a reader. I was quite disappointed with how much potential was wasted there.
Why I still liked the book overall:
It's so addicting, I can't explain it. I Just couldn't stop, I had to know who did it. It kept me reading - and that, in the end, is what matters.
What's I liked about this book: The English old manor vibes - the setting is impeccable, Lord Grantham would approve. The introduction of the characters and their little conflicts between each other was brilliant. There was tension even before the murder happend.
What I disliked about the book:
The whole second part. It was too rushed, too much potential left by the wayside. It felt like there were about 100 pages missing - we were told, not shown, and although the final reveal and motif is pretty cool, there was just too much chaos and too few hints to form a solid theory as a reader. I was quite disappointed with how much potential was wasted there.
Why I still liked the book overall:
It's so addicting, I can't explain it. I Just couldn't stop, I had to know who did it. It kept me reading - and that, in the end, is what matters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse and Sexism