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Riiukuke surm by M.C. Beaton

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novelesque_life's review against another edition

4.0

RATING: 3.5 STARS

I liked this one as it made me laugh a few times, I do enjoy the ridiculous of this series. The quirky characters are always a hoot. I do find that Beaton is a bit harsh when talking about someone's looks (also personality) which leaves me a bit uncomfortable. It seems a bit mean, and am glad these are fictional characters.

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

anaw's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

3.75

feedon's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

piperkitty81's review against another edition

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5.0

Very enjoyable and different that some of the previous mysteries. Love Hamish’s methods.

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4.0

Review - The two separate murders being unrelated was a new twist in Beaton's writing, as was the link to a major crime syndicate. Previously, the murders were seemingly almost always unrelated to the outside world. The new element worked to revive an old formula. I didn't see the twist with Betty and John coming which was a boon, but the relationship between Hamish and Priscilla is now getting boring, they need to solve their issues and move on, to help the stories move on as well.

Genre? - Crime / Mystery

Characters? - Hamish Macbeth / Gentleman Jim / Rosie Draley / Duggan / Priscilla Halburton-Smythe / John Glover / Betty John

Setting? - Lochdubh & Glasgow (Scotland)

Series? - Hamish Macbeth #12

Recommended? - Yes

Rating - 16/20