Scan barcode
cjgmiranda220's review against another edition
5.0
I just love Hamish Macbeth. He's so sweet and innocent with no ambitions and a terrible love love. I'm in the process of reading all of the books in the series.
mauspenguin's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
slavicsongbird's review against another edition
3.0
I am discovering that I don't like the MacBeth books where a large part of the story is told by another character as much since they are usually really unpleasant. Melissa is no exception. But otherwise a lovely light-hearted read.
fangirl76's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy these quick little cozies. There is something about Hamish that I relate to. I like the ghost in this one, but I did not particularly like Melissa's character.
midday_pigeon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
raemazing's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton
When it comes to murder, Constable Hamish Macbeth can't see the joke. Rich, old practical joker Andrew Trent summons his kin to remote Arrat House in the dead of winter for a deathbed farewell. But when they arrive, the old coot is in perfect health, cackling at his joke and ready to torment them with others.
But it turns out the joke's on Trent. As the saying goes, he who laughs last, kills first! And when Trent is murdered, Constable Macbeth must step in and solve the crime before the punchline of the next killing joke knocks him right into an early grave!
How have I already finished seven books in this series? This is an enjoyable series even if the books all follow the same structure - I still struggle to work out who the murderer is. An enjoyable, cosy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands. These books are so short it is easy to finish one in an afternoon.
Rating 4/5
When it comes to murder, Constable Hamish Macbeth can't see the joke. Rich, old practical joker Andrew Trent summons his kin to remote Arrat House in the dead of winter for a deathbed farewell. But when they arrive, the old coot is in perfect health, cackling at his joke and ready to torment them with others.
But it turns out the joke's on Trent. As the saying goes, he who laughs last, kills first! And when Trent is murdered, Constable Macbeth must step in and solve the crime before the punchline of the next killing joke knocks him right into an early grave!
How have I already finished seven books in this series? This is an enjoyable series even if the books all follow the same structure - I still struggle to work out who the murderer is. An enjoyable, cosy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands. These books are so short it is easy to finish one in an afternoon.
Rating 4/5
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
Standard fare for another installment of the Hamish MacBeth series. I do still love this series, though. It’s predictable but soothing in its predictability. And M. C. Beaton writes such lovely descriptions of the Scottish Highlands!