lmagie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Narration could have been more enjoyable if it had been set in the “present”, without so many flashbacks and explanations
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Dementia, and Mental illness
awaterswadesthrough's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Blood
mematilda's review
3.0
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Mental illness and Dementia
bookishaddictions's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death
batty_and_bookish's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Murder, Death, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity
vigil's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
maud, an 88 year old swedish female murderer is none of these things. its part of what makes her so delightful. another is the skill portrayed by helene tursten, in characterization, and plot. she’s a rotten old lady who’s first instinct to the slightest annoyance is murder, and it makes for an excellent read.
this is a collection of four short stories, easily read in one afternoon. i believe that they should be read in order, especially the last two, which are in direct relation to each other.
needless to say, i thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and spending time in maud’s devious little brain. i absolutely plan on picking up the sequel.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
ashleybakerwrites's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Homophobia and Sexism
apoppyinthewind's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Mental illness, Dementia, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
fridayreads's review
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia, Alcohol, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Dementia, and Domestic abuse
kimveach's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Death