anns_book_chronicles's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
anotherbooklady's review against another edition
4.0
Aptly Titled!
It’s been awhile since I’ve delved into Agatha’s world, and I sure did miss her! I adore Agatha; I love how she fights middle age kicking and screaming, how honestly she can see herself, and at the same time be completely ignorant.
I love how M. C. Beaton can write a cozy mystery that isn’t just “fluff”, but actually gives you characters that you care about and never skimps on details.
In this book Agatha is just beginning to think she’s finally got her happily-ever-after, but soon discovers that her reality is not the fantasy she had in her head.
After Agatha has a very public confrontation, someone mysteriously disappears, someone else is found murdered, and Agatha is the prime suspect.
The usual hilarity and hijinks ensue, and once again Agatha find herself in real danger.
The fantastic Penelope Keith continues on as the reader for the audiobook.
It’s been awhile since I’ve delved into Agatha’s world, and I sure did miss her! I adore Agatha; I love how she fights middle age kicking and screaming, how honestly she can see herself, and at the same time be completely ignorant.
I love how M. C. Beaton can write a cozy mystery that isn’t just “fluff”, but actually gives you characters that you care about and never skimps on details.
In this book Agatha is just beginning to think she’s finally got her happily-ever-after, but soon discovers that her reality is not the fantasy she had in her head.
After Agatha has a very public confrontation, someone mysteriously disappears, someone else is found murdered, and Agatha is the prime suspect.
The usual hilarity and hijinks ensue, and once again Agatha find herself in real danger.
The fantastic Penelope Keith continues on as the reader for the audiobook.
heathersbike's review against another edition
Finally. Is suppose there will be someone else.
karen_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
alrey's review against another edition
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
feliciar33ds's review against another edition
4.0
Spoiler alert: The bad news, Agatha finally marries that prickly, cold slab of judgmentalness - James. The good news, by the end of the book - they're divorced. Hopefully we're done watching her moon of him. I love Agatha's friendship (sometimes with benefits - wink) with Charles. He's always the guy who's up for some fun, with an eye for the ladies, and a complete cheapskate - he reminds me of one of my ex-boyfriends! Much more fun as a friend, than a boyfriend.
ulrikedg's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars! Agatha is back in Carsley with Charles, and this is when Agatha is at her best.
I'm shocked how many reviewers complain about not liking Agatha when reviewing books 10 and 11 of this series, as if they couldn't have stopped reading after book 1. Or book 3. Or book 9. Agatha is absolutely deeply flawed, but she is also very *human*. I adore how she agrees to do things and then regrets that decision. I appreciate how she frequently just says things that need to be said. I empathize with the way her insecurities so frequently trigger her errors.
Audiobook narrator Penelope Keith gets 5 stars.
I'm shocked how many reviewers complain about not liking Agatha when reviewing books 10 and 11 of this series, as if they couldn't have stopped reading after book 1. Or book 3. Or book 9. Agatha is absolutely deeply flawed, but she is also very *human*. I adore how she agrees to do things and then regrets that decision. I appreciate how she frequently just says things that need to be said. I empathize with the way her insecurities so frequently trigger her errors.
Audiobook narrator Penelope Keith gets 5 stars.
orrisb's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0