tmleafs42's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable mystery. A retired woman with her son cop meddling her business is again. While her son had hoped that her snooping into and solving murders was a one time thing, Myrtle finds herself up to her eyeballs in mystery. It is up to her to solve it before her son just to prove to him that she doesn't need him volunteering her for other social activities to keep her out of trouble. A very good read and I am looking forward to more!
tarana's review against another edition
5.0
I liked the characters, which is why I keep reading/listening to this series. The plot was actually a bit better this book. Looking forward to next book!
manateemum's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mrs_char_baker's review against another edition
2.0
This book was disappointing, it was very slow to get going and quite predictable.
tmleafs42's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable mystery. A retired woman with her son cop meddling her business is again. While her son had hoped that her snooping into and solving murders was a one time thing, Myrtle finds herself up to her eyeballs in mystery. It is up to her to solve it before her son just to prove to him that she doesn't need him volunteering her for other social activities to keep her out of trouble. A very good read and I am looking forward to more!
the_library's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pattykakes's review against another edition
3.0
This book ticks most of the cozy mystery boxes, but I’m not sure that’s necessarily a compliment.
Myrtle Clover is a retired English teacher with a penchant for solving crimes in her small hometown. Conveniently, (or inconveniently, from Myrtle’s perspective) her son is the chief law enforcement officer. In this episode, a member of Myrtle’s book/supper club is murdered right before hosting the main course and Myrtle takes it upon herself to investigate. Translation: she’s desperate to solve the case before her son does. She withholds information. She puts herself at risk. She has a rather abrasive interview style. She’s no Jessica Fletcher. She’s not even an early Jane Marple.
And yet …
I kept reading.
While I enjoy elderly/retired detectives, not all of them are endearing. Myrtle has her quirks, but she often comes across as judgmental or condescending and I find that a little off-putting. Still, the plot is fast paced (although a bit stilted) and there was enough of a twist at the end to keep me engaged. So, even though I’m only giving this one three stars, I will most likely read another just because this one was sufficiently entertaining.
Myrtle Clover is a retired English teacher with a penchant for solving crimes in her small hometown. Conveniently, (or inconveniently, from Myrtle’s perspective) her son is the chief law enforcement officer. In this episode, a member of Myrtle’s book/supper club is murdered right before hosting the main course and Myrtle takes it upon herself to investigate. Translation: she’s desperate to solve the case before her son does. She withholds information. She puts herself at risk. She has a rather abrasive interview style. She’s no Jessica Fletcher. She’s not even an early Jane Marple.
And yet …
I kept reading.
While I enjoy elderly/retired detectives, not all of them are endearing. Myrtle has her quirks, but she often comes across as judgmental or condescending and I find that a little off-putting. Still, the plot is fast paced (although a bit stilted) and there was enough of a twist at the end to keep me engaged. So, even though I’m only giving this one three stars, I will most likely read another just because this one was sufficiently entertaining.
brokensporty's review against another edition
4.0
Great cozy mystery with strong female lead.
This is a great series with a strong female lead character who is funny and intuitive. Miss Myrtle is one of the best characters I have read this year.
This is a great series with a strong female lead character who is funny and intuitive. Miss Myrtle is one of the best characters I have read this year.
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