Reviews

Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton

jujudepamplemousse's review against another edition

4.0

Favorite to least favorite (so far):
1. Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (Agatha Raisin, #4)
2. Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3)
3. Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin, #1)
4. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet (Agatha Raisin, #2)

gossipjuly's review against another edition

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

2.75

katiebannasch's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

vanessa177's review against another edition

3.0

Something I enjoy about this series is that the mysteries are all solved very efficiently. Clues are revealed at a steady pace, and there is absolutely no filling. It is like the author cut all the scenes where the characters are deliberating what they should do next and how and jumped into their investigations.

All the books in this series so far haven't held up to 2020's standards of what is offensive, but this one the most. There are a few moments that are distracting and took me out of the story.

This does deserve to lose a star for the ending, but I'll save that for the next book.

mborer23's review against another edition

4.0

Another quick, fun read about Agatha Raisin and her ongoing pursuit of her neighbor, James Lacey. This book has quite a few old-fashioned stereotypes but was still very readable, especially the surprise ending!

ugreta's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.5

sianw1992's review against another edition

4.0

Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton

I love the Agatha Raisin series and this one is no exception. They're great easy reads with brilliant characters, especially the titular Agatha Raisin. The plots are excellent and I never normally work out who the culprit is.

lady_gray's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious slow-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

bpacker22's review against another edition

3.0

Agatha stresses me out.

tlcollier1's review against another edition

4.0

Another wonderful one! On to #5!