Reviews

An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten

alisarae's review against another edition

The premise is perfect for dark humor: a little old lady takes matters (read: lives) into her own hands any time she dislikes something. She plays up her age, acting like she needs a walker and hearing aids. No one suspects a thing.

I don't know if it was the translation or just the author's style, but the language is very simple and straightforward. I think the dark humor could have been ramped up if it had been written in a style that was more like Lemony Snicket.

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jenellybean's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

lilyandthegoats's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

3.75

jmbreslin's review against another edition

4.0

This was my second attempt at short story reading as I am generally not a fan. Quirky and deviously fun. Never underestimate a little old lady - you never know what they are really thinking!

gotsoap's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

cwerber's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Murder

newbietobyy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

jeffrey_taylor's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

kiminion's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

maridudek's review against another edition

2.0

hell yeah Maud