seed193's review against another edition
4.0
Another great hunt with Goldy! I enjoyed it such that when it expired on my Overdrive app, I promptly went to the library to finish the last 2.5 chapters. The library closed as I closed the book and placed it back on the shelf. I love how Davidson keeps me hanging on to the last word!
lisa_mc's review against another edition
2.0
These mysteries were fun and the characters were pretty likable, but the series "jumped the shark" for me with this book and I haven't read one since.
catladylover94's review against another edition
4.0
good, never read any of her books, the main character is a bumbling fool, and not so graceful either, and comes up in alot of trouble, but it kept me hooked and reading until the end
marissajoy's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
gg7585's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
2.0
smiley7245's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. It was well written and the mystery was interesting, but I did not like Arch; he was more than just a typical teenager in this one, he was very much like his abusive father. Nor did I like that Julian ended up in jail! However, it did up the stakes for solving the crime. The port-a-potty incident was super gross! I was glad to see how successful her business had become by this book, so much so that she was able to hire an assistant! Barry's riddles were an interesting, if a bit infuriating.
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
2.0
Book 11 in the Goldy Culinary Mysteries.
An old college friend, Barry Dean, hires Goldy to cater the opening event at a high-end mall. Things are going well enough until Goldy stumbles over Barry, bleeding to death after being stabbed by one of her brand new knives. Julian is arrested for the murder and, of course, Goldy sets out to prove his innocence.
As in the last installment, Goldy's teenage son, Arch, is over-the-top obnoxious, to the point where he is repeating the abusive pattern set by "the Jerk." His behavior, and Goldy's acceptance of it, really soured the story for me.
An old college friend, Barry Dean, hires Goldy to cater the opening event at a high-end mall. Things are going well enough until Goldy stumbles over Barry, bleeding to death after being stabbed by one of her brand new knives. Julian is arrested for the murder and, of course, Goldy sets out to prove his innocence.
As in the last installment, Goldy's teenage son, Arch, is over-the-top obnoxious, to the point where he is repeating the abusive pattern set by "the Jerk." His behavior, and Goldy's acceptance of it, really soured the story for me.
leighryks's review against another edition
Chopping Spree (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 11) by Diane Mott Davidson (2003)
melchk's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favourite Cozy Mystery. The main character (Goldy) lets her son get away with being disrespectful (brat!). It made it hard to get into the story. Lots of food and coffee in this book though which always brings a smile! I read this book as part of a challenge (read a book with a pun in the title) and it was just 'ok'. I don't believe I will read anymore from this series.