ekeiser8's review
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
rcarey18's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
melmo2610's review
5.0
Fantastic read! Terrie has picked up the Murder, She Wrote torch and absolutely ran with it. I really enjoyed my latest visit to Cabot Cove, the mystery was very very good and I loved seeing familiar faces. This was a fun read for me as MSW stories always are. Can't wait till the next book! That's the only problem with devouring them within 48 hours of release-I have to wait months for the next one!
growintogardens's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
readerette's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If you're a mega fan of MSW like I am, this is a tolerable way to pass a few hours. However, it is not a great MSW story in general, and Jess has a significant number of out of character actions and thoughts in the book. (For example, she gets quite preachy in her own head multiple times about someone she learns is cheating on her husband. Jess never approved of such a thing of course, but to think such ungenerous things about another person is bizarre for her. She also had a lot of thoughts about Seth's food choices, and I'm not saying she ever approved that he ate unhealthily for the first few seasons of the show, but she very rarely "mothered" him about it like she seems wont to do in this book.)
The mystery itself is pretty predictable. The way characters talk to one another is unrealistic; there are way too many instances where it's educating the reader in an obvious way about a character or plot point rather than just being dialogue. Some of the words and phrases Jess used really did not seem in character either, as if the author forgot to remove her own preferred vernacular from Jess's internal and spoken dialogue during editing.
It was still fun to have another "episode" of MSW. Certainly there are episodes of the show worse than this. I'd suggest keeping your expectations mellow and this will be decent fun.
The mystery itself is pretty predictable. The way characters talk to one another is unrealistic; there are way too many instances where it's educating the reader in an obvious way about a character or plot point rather than just being dialogue. Some of the words and phrases Jess used really did not seem in character either, as if the author forgot to remove her own preferred vernacular from Jess's internal and spoken dialogue during editing.
It was still fun to have another "episode" of MSW. Certainly there are episodes of the show worse than this. I'd suggest keeping your expectations mellow and this will be decent fun.
booksuperpower's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Murder, She Wrote: Debonair in Death by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran is a 2021 Berkely publication.
Superb!
Jessica is back home in Cabot Cove, stopping by the beauty salon, sitting in committees, researching her next book, and trying to write a synopsis.
Her work in progress is placed on a back burner, when the co-owner of a local art and treasure store is murdered, and Coreen, a nail technician at the beauty salon, is the primary suspect. If that wasn’t enough excitement, MI6 agent Michael Haggerty, of all people, shows up in Cabot Cove!
Once more Michael and Jessica team up to solve a mystery, and hopefully clear Coreen's name!!
Terrie Farley Moran knows her stuff! I guffawed out loud when Haggerty made his appearance. Let’s just say Jessica got some long overdue revenge!
I loved touching base with the gang in Cabot Cover, and of course, the suave Michael Haggerty! The mystery is twofold, but also interconnects. It is a very clever plot, well executed, fast-paced and entertaining!
I love Murder, She Wrote- I’m currently 'binging' it on Peacock, so many of these characters are very fresh in my mind.
Because of that, I see how well this author is keeping the spirit of the show alive, and her respect for the show and its audience is quite evident!
Can’t wait for the next installment!!
Superb!
Jessica is back home in Cabot Cove, stopping by the beauty salon, sitting in committees, researching her next book, and trying to write a synopsis.
Her work in progress is placed on a back burner, when the co-owner of a local art and treasure store is murdered, and Coreen, a nail technician at the beauty salon, is the primary suspect. If that wasn’t enough excitement, MI6 agent Michael Haggerty, of all people, shows up in Cabot Cove!
Once more Michael and Jessica team up to solve a mystery, and hopefully clear Coreen's name!!
Terrie Farley Moran knows her stuff! I guffawed out loud when Haggerty made his appearance. Let’s just say Jessica got some long overdue revenge!
I loved touching base with the gang in Cabot Cover, and of course, the suave Michael Haggerty! The mystery is twofold, but also interconnects. It is a very clever plot, well executed, fast-paced and entertaining!
I love Murder, She Wrote- I’m currently 'binging' it on Peacock, so many of these characters are very fresh in my mind.
Because of that, I see how well this author is keeping the spirit of the show alive, and her respect for the show and its audience is quite evident!
Can’t wait for the next installment!!
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