Reviews

Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton

suedonymous's review against another edition

3.0

Not the best of the lot, but pretty fun all the same

mystery_jem's review against another edition

4.0

When a fortune teller from a previous case informs Agatha Raisin that her destiny--and true love--lies in Norfolk, she promptly rents a cottage in the quaint village of Fryfam.

Agatha goes off on holiday to Fryfam. Suddenly, she sees little lights that flicker and disappear - then things are being nicked around the house.

She decides in a fit of pride to write a book, and eventually, the plot she devised becomes a reality, and she is a suspect!
Again, Sir Charles Fraith to the rescue. They are such a fun detective pair.

Really enjoyed this one.

anotherbooklady's review against another edition

4.0

Another fun Agatha Raisin mystery, with an ending I never saw a coming!

caroline2499's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious 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

3.75

trin's review against another edition

3.0

I find it odd that Beaton chose to follow up [b:Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden|897141|Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden (Agatha Raisin, #9)|M.C. Beaton|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1391755881s/897141.jpg|334996] with another book where Agatha is away from Carsley. This book suffered in comparison, having a much less engaging mystery -- all the sitting around in rooms, discussing the clues of the case reminded me of [a:Dorothy L. Sayers|8734|Dorothy L. Sayers|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1206564934p2/8734.jpg]' [b:Have His Carcase|246231|Have His Carcase (Lord Peter Wimsey, #8)|Dorothy L. Sayers|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388532992s/246231.jpg|2721970], except Agatha and Charles are no Harriet and Peter.

I'm pleased that there's apparently some momentum in Agatha and James', and Agatha and Charles', relationships now. I'm looking forward to

Spoiler

Agatha and James' romance hopefully going down in complete flames

in the next book.

katie_cerepa's review against another edition

funny mysterious

3.5

ketutar's review against another edition

3.0

I think I'm done with Agatha for now. It's getting very repetetive.

eggcellent_reads's review against another edition

funny 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? Yes

3.0

unicornglitteryblood's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

The previous book was a bit of a let-down due to the lack of the murder’s discoveries. But since this one features Sir Charles more in it, it was very refreshing. His comedic side adds a nice touch 

mushmysteriesandmore's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0