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Another enjoyable mystery. The author has a way of making the person who is murdered so repulsive & despicable that there is no love lost when they’re done in. The main characters are very likable and I’m highly intrigued at certain relationship developments.

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4.0

Review - The wide collection of characters in this novel gave it oomph, and although you didn't have time to get to know them all, it was interesting to see them through the eyes of Priscilla, as well as Hamish. I thought that the mystery was very clever, and the blatant way that the murder seemed to be carried out made for an interesting whodunnit. The apple in the mouth was a nice touch.

Genre? - Crime / Mystery

Characters? - Hamish Macbeth / Inspector Blair / Jimmy Anderson / Priscilla Halburton-Smythe / Maria Worth / Peta

Setting? - Lochdubh (Scotland)

Series? - Hamish Macbeth #8

Recommend? - Yes

Rating - 19/20

sophie_schei's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.75

bee_happy's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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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3.0

Hamish, you did it again. You might be lazy, but you are certainly smart and clever. Priscilla is a fool.

This book changed titles. It was originally Death of Glutton, but was switched to Greedy Woman. Why? Not sure. Maybe for the American audience? Either way, the title is apt. She was a glutton, she was greedy, and wholly unlikeable. M.C. Beaton draws very polarizing characters. And she dies, as the title might lead you to believe. Not to worry, folks, because our man Hamish is on the case, and he will puzzle it out, then head home to the station and relax. Because that is what he does best.

Fun series. Obviously if you aren't reading it yet, you need to start with book 1. 3 stars.

bundy23's review against another edition

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3.0

M. C. Beaton really hates fat people, especially female ones.

rachaelbunny's review against another edition

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medium-paced

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

1.5

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