juliabutwithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
fantasyfave57's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
nglofile's review against another edition
2.0
Primary draws: traditional country-house murder, (ostensibly) with added interactive puzzle-solving potential; holiday setting
Additional appeals: LGBTQ acknowledgements that aren't coded for scandal or suspicion, a rarity (though changing) in this genre
Caveats for suggestion: better fit for those seeking comfortable rhythms of isolated-group-and-mounting-deaths than for those hoping for freshness; holiday frame is incidental; in spite of genre Easter eggs, the riddles of the plot are constructed to tease characters more than as solvable brain-teasers for readers; solution to murders is fairly predictable, though many readers will forgive as long as they can enjoy the journey
Additional appeals: LGBTQ acknowledgements that aren't coded for scandal or suspicion, a rarity (though changing) in this genre
Caveats for suggestion: better fit for those seeking comfortable rhythms of isolated-group-and-mounting-deaths than for those hoping for freshness; holiday frame is incidental; in spite of genre Easter eggs, the riddles of the plot are constructed to tease characters more than as solvable brain-teasers for readers; solution to murders is fairly predictable, though many readers will forgive as long as they can enjoy the journey
_literarylabyrinth's review against another edition
5.0
I usually never say this, but the translation in Italian? Def the best part of the book. It was immaculate, the level of detail that the translator put to make everything turn out like in the original? The translations of the sonnets so that they can give the same clues without altering the anagrams? Just perfect, probably the reason why I gave it 5 stars despite the ending that I am actively refusing to accept:)
camillarossi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
dipali17's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
chrissypops's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Thank you Net galley, Bonnier UK Audio and Alexandra for letting me listen to this audiobook.
I really enjoyed The Christmas Murder Game. It was gripping from the start and loved the idea of finding the keys behind the clues. There was some nice twists and turns to the narrative which kept me guessing until near the end. The Narrator, Laura Costello really suited telling this story. The pace of her speaking and general tone of voice was great for me.
Will be looking forward to reading more of Alexandra's books in the future
I really enjoyed The Christmas Murder Game. It was gripping from the start and loved the idea of finding the keys behind the clues. There was some nice twists and turns to the narrative which kept me guessing until near the end. The Narrator, Laura Costello really suited telling this story. The pace of her speaking and general tone of voice was great for me.
Will be looking forward to reading more of Alexandra's books in the future
ailegais's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5