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Real Murders
by Charlaine Harris
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's hard not to enjoy Charlaine Harris' writing. It's light, fluffy, and simple enough to read quickly for something lighthearted. For a book about gruesome murders, that's what this book was - lighthearted and funny at times. It wasn't amazing, but it also wasn't awful. It was a fun read and a solid three but I don't think I'll be reading any more of the series.
My comments on the mental illness aspect of the book are in the spoiler.
My comments on the mental illness aspect of the book are in the spoiler.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Kidnapping, Murder
The portrayal of mental illness in this isn't fantastic, but it's certainly not terrible. I was happy she didn't make the mentally ill character the murderer and instead chose to show him getting help.