btodd12's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
melmo2610's review against another edition
4.0
Willy and Alvirah stories are always a hoot. A good mystery and characters that I love make for fun reads for me. Enjoyed this collection!
rballenger's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book for free at my work when a fellow co-worker left a pile of books in the main bathroom/locker area. I was not expecting it to be a compliation of short stories but I am truly enjoying being able to read it during my breaks at work. I have always loved Mary Higgins Clark and am looking forward to adding another one of her books to my list.
jaaaayyyymes's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mythyagain's review against another edition
2.0
This is a collection of short mystery stories all starring the amateur sleuth, Alvirah Meehan, a former maid, instantly turned lottery millionaire. At first, I liked the idea of short mysteries, but all the suspense from Clark's novels is deleted from these "cases". In fact, in most of the stories, it is obvious who the murderer is, the only mystery is how Alvirah will get them to confess. Published in 1994, Alvirah uses the "high tech" recording device located in her sunburst pin. Unfortunately, the mysteries, like the technology, are outdated and boring in today's day and age.
krandall813's review against another edition
3.0
I wasnt expecting short stories, but they were good.
luffy79's review against another edition
5.0
This is tied with A Slice of Murder as the weakest rated book to get 5 stars from me. While others belittled and hated this book, I found great things of value in it.
It's a book of short stories, which I didn't know until the first mystery was elucidated. Not all short stories were equally good. But they all merited 4 or 5 stars. I thought they were that good.
The main character was Alvirah Meehan, an astute old lady with an outdated name. She wants to solve mysteries like Hercule Poirot. I found her appearances totally worth following. No gripes at all. Wonderful little book, this.
It's a book of short stories, which I didn't know until the first mystery was elucidated. Not all short stories were equally good. But they all merited 4 or 5 stars. I thought they were that good.
The main character was Alvirah Meehan, an astute old lady with an outdated name. She wants to solve mysteries like Hercule Poirot. I found her appearances totally worth following. No gripes at all. Wonderful little book, this.
jdianm's review against another edition
3.0
I shall be fond of Mary Higgins Clark, especially this title, since it's one of the few that reminds me of a particular growing-up time. At least reading her gave me a scare that made me feel more grown up. And an aside: My grandmother and I would trade her books back and forth.