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jennipea382 's review for:
Homemaker
by Ruthie Knox, Annie Mare
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you Thomas & Mercer for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Homemaker is about Prairie Nightingale, a literal homemaker who has a knack for getting information. When a local woman goes missing, Prairie starts asking questions. But is she getting in over her head with her investigation?
I liked the narrative about how police don't always get the full picture, because I think that can often be true. Prairie definitely notices things they didn't.
Other than that, I can't say I loved this book. I didn't really understand her "homemaker" business. I also had a hard time believing people would talk to her so easily about private things, even if they didn't previously know her. I can see the investigators taking tips, but not working directly with her. The characters seemed like they didn't care about the outcome at the end and that bothered me. Then there were also some mistakes, such as the years being wrong in a couple spots. Overall, this book wasn't for me.
Homemaker is about Prairie Nightingale, a literal homemaker who has a knack for getting information. When a local woman goes missing, Prairie starts asking questions. But is she getting in over her head with her investigation?
I liked the narrative about how police don't always get the full picture, because I think that can often be true. Prairie definitely notices things they didn't.
Other than that, I can't say I loved this book. I didn't really understand her "homemaker" business. I also had a hard time believing people would talk to her so easily about private things, even if they didn't previously know her. I can see the investigators taking tips, but not working directly with her. The characters seemed like they didn't care about the outcome at the end and that bothered me. Then there were also some mistakes, such as the years being wrong in a couple spots. Overall, this book wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Blood