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christajls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Rape
Minor: Drug use
emma6544's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
However, this book is definitely a step up. The plot follows a linear structure and it follows classical conventions (closed circle, isolated mystery set on a train). But Ernest pokes fun at these classical conventions.
I also really liked the use of the book festival as an event on a train which then allowed Benjamin to poke fun at different specialisms within Crime fiction (legal, psychological and forensic thrillers) and this commentary was humorous.
The only negative thing for me, personally, was that I still found Ernest’s first person narration and breaking of the forth wall annoying at times but this was significantly less than the previous book Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone.
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Drug use, Rape, and Sexual assault
tashtasher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Drug use, Rape, Blood, Vomit, and Car accident
Minor: Pedophilia
eviethebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Car accident
rochelleisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
azalya01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Stevenson crafted an excellent story that made me both burst out laughing and gasp from suspense on multiple occasions. Stevenson's unique protagonist as a writer who writes about how to write mystery novels is a humorous and charming aspect of the book.
I couldn't put this book down! I really loved how all of these new characters were introduced. They all were fleshed out well and were able to make sense without feeling like the story is just a mess of strangers with confusing backstories. I did feel like the mystery was more confusing this time, so honestly I didn't solve much on my own. The denouement did have to do some heavy lifting to get me to understand everything, but I still enjoyed it. I look forward to what comes next from Benjamin Stevenson!
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
libraryoflanelle's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
The plot I wasn't impressed with and had trouble keeping the characters straight for much of the book.
Once again the audiobook narrator did a fantastic job.
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Sexual assault
jackierobinson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
erinn93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Rape