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sneh's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lilypillyreads's review against another edition
3.75
I remember reading this in high school during my detective reading days, and then completely forgot about it. Flash forward to today and I wanted a quick audio book so picked this one. If you like the very detailed description of crime events as in Sherlock Holmes you’ll like this. It has the craziest ending in any murder mystery I’ve ever read. I wish I could have read this back when it was published cause man I wouldn’t have shut up about it. It’s clearly the beginning of the detective genre but it is enjoyable, especially if you like Victorian detectives and their literary descendants.
nelliecdownie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
popsiwinkle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
bookswithlydscl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Honestly Poe!
kaylin_means's review against another edition
3.0
I've discovered a favorite genre of mine is memoirs written by people I admire. I have enjoyed many in the last few years, and Make Something Good Today was no exception. I have loved Hometown since it came out, and Erin and Ben have a quality about them that has always drawn me to them and made me want to know more of their story. Their book did not disappoint, and I can only help but feel as if I know them a little better, even if I'll never know them in real life. 4 stars
UPDATE: A reread a year later via audiobook has made me love the book even more than the first time. They read it which is always my favorite way to listen to a memoir/autobiography, and you can’t help but love them more with every chapter. Every ounce of Ben’s warmth comes through as he adds his portions. Erin is a phenomenal and descriptive writer and her sweet voice make you feel like you are experiencing their life right along with them. This is the first time I’ve ever read and listened to a memoir, and my increased enjoyment of it is making me up my review to a 5 star read.
UPDATE: A reread a year later via audiobook has made me love the book even more than the first time. They read it which is always my favorite way to listen to a memoir/autobiography, and you can’t help but love them more with every chapter. Every ounce of Ben’s warmth comes through as he adds his portions. Erin is a phenomenal and descriptive writer and her sweet voice make you feel like you are experiencing their life right along with them. This is the first time I’ve ever read and listened to a memoir, and my increased enjoyment of it is making me up my review to a 5 star read.
georgiawalmsley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
i am so good at guessing mysteries!!!