Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten

14 reviews

maddox22's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

Minor: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Dementia

annah_jade's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Absolutely loved this book. Despite her major flaws, Maud is super loveable. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Dementia, and Murder

purplelake's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A little old lady who commits murder.

At times the translation is a bit awkward, but not enough to impact the story. The time difference between the stories, not being in strict chronological order, can lead to some confusion at fist. Specifically Maud’s comments about visiting the spa. However, the separated stories makes for a brilliant set-up/punchline structure. The stories all share the commonality of

Maud using her advanced age and unspoiled mind and body to get away with literal murder

, but each story takes a new spin on Maud’s character. I found Maud herself a thoroughly lovable character, not despite of, but because of her flaws. Her character being such a deviation from the norm of the genre also draws you into the story. The book’s twists makes for a darkly charming take on the mystery genre, even across cultures and languages.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Dementia, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Cursing, Grief, and Car accident

sarah984's review against another edition

dark funny medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

Quirky little collection of short stories about an old lady who kills anyone who crosses her and then uses her sweet old lady persona to get away with it. Nothing groundbreaking but the stories were pretty fun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Child death, Sexual content, Dementia, and Death of parent