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gay_for_jay's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson delivers a hilarious and thrilling second installment featuring our quirky, "reliable narrator," Ernest Cunningham. The novel amplifies the tension by placing Ernest, a writer himself, on a train packed with other mystery authors—creating the perfect setting for rich, witty dialogue and plenty of humor.
Like its predecessor, the book follows Ernest's habit of breaking down the famous "rules" of crime writing. However, with so many other mystery writers on board, those rules are constantly challenged, making for a clever exploration of the genre. Watching these literary minds try to outsmart each other while wrestling with their egos to solve not one but two murders was fun.
The proposal scene? Let’s say it might be the longest and most cringe-worthy one ever written but in the best way possible! Ernest certainly knows how to dig himself into a hole, which only adds to his charm as a character.
Like its predecessor, the book follows Ernest's habit of breaking down the famous "rules" of crime writing. However, with so many other mystery writers on board, those rules are constantly challenged, making for a clever exploration of the genre. Watching these literary minds try to outsmart each other while wrestling with their egos to solve not one but two murders was fun.
The proposal scene? Let’s say it might be the longest and most cringe-worthy one ever written but in the best way possible! Ernest certainly knows how to dig himself into a hole, which only adds to his charm as a character.
chrispr's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nidareadss's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.5
bkmckown's review against another edition
4.0
This authors is so creative and inventive in the way he writes. Self insert, laying out all the possible suspects. It made for an enjoyable read.
amyapple's review against another edition
4.0
I love the jovial way the story is written and this particular murder mystery amused me as it was presented in quite a fun way.
It wasn’t who I guessed so that’s always a win.
If you haven’t read the book before it, I highly recommend you do as there are some references through out this book about the previous.
It wasn’t who I guessed so that’s always a win.
If you haven’t read the book before it, I highly recommend you do as there are some references through out this book about the previous.
hardbackhoarder's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ktcarden21's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmagilmour's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0