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liedora's review against another edition
5.0
I think I have just found a new mystery series.
The main character was wholly relatable, and the description of the Norfolk marshes had me feeling the salt spray and hearing the birds.
Would highly recommend.
The main character was wholly relatable, and the description of the Norfolk marshes had me feeling the salt spray and hearing the birds.
Would highly recommend.
annatusindben's review against another edition
2.0
i would genuinely enjoy this book if the main character would stop talking about how fat she thinks she is. what a terrible personality trait for your main character. what a weird choice.
ekarptatham's review against another edition
4.0
An Elly Griffiths fan. A few fat-shaming style comments that I didn't think we're needed but apart from that I liked the plot and writing style.
zebac's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
awesomebrandi's review against another edition
4.0
I kept waffling back and forth on the rating for this one between 3 and 4, but the ending really got me going, so I went with a four. My main complaint with this one is way too much focus on cliche 'overweight, bland, nerdy woman'. I mean, I lost count of the number of times the MC's weight/size was mentioned, generally in a negative context. It's a pity, because otherwise I think the writing is good and engaging.
cosyreads's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
liakeller's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the Ruth character - very enjoyable and exciting book. I will read the next in the series.
rebelmouse's review against another edition
4.0
The first Elly Griffiths I have read, although I have listened to one of her books via Audible.
Very enjoyable; a small cast of characters and an easy to follow plot. I had an inkling who-did-it early on, but did not make the connection regarding the letters. I won't say any more about that to avoid spoilers.
For most of this book I thought I would be giving it a three but the twist at the end regarding the above pushed it up to a four instead.
Will get onto the second book shortly I think.
Very enjoyable; a small cast of characters and an easy to follow plot. I had an inkling who-did-it early on, but did not make the connection regarding the letters. I won't say any more about that to avoid spoilers.
For most of this book I thought I would be giving it a three but the twist at the end regarding the above pushed it up to a four instead.
Will get onto the second book shortly I think.
lavins's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent book. I really enjoy how human and relatable are the characters.