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mariahmmm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
2.0
Jim Qwilleran, a washed up political journalist, is offered a second chance when he's hired as an art critic in a small town bursting with artists and galleries. But with the art scene ruled by the powerful art critic George Bonifield Mountclemens (and his Siamese cat), Jim is soon pulled into the obnoxious, competitive, and deadly world of fine art.
Advertised as cosy art mystery led by a genius "magical" cat who helps a journalist solve murders, this was the farthest thing from it and SO disappointing!!
Instead, we're given a gritty brash journalist bumbling along (thanks to the snail paced writing with minimal plot), occasionally crossing paths with the cat who is NOT magical, is barely a side character, and does little of the murder "investigation". This misogynistic writing should be left in the past.
Advertised as cosy art mystery led by a genius "magical" cat who helps a journalist solve murders, this was the farthest thing from it and SO disappointing!!
Instead, we're given a gritty brash journalist bumbling along (thanks to the snail paced writing with minimal plot), occasionally crossing paths with the cat who is NOT magical, is barely a side character, and does little of the murder "investigation". This misogynistic writing should be left in the past.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
ladythana's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Misogyny
penne_adela's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Blood
goodolnicole's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder