leanneymu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
3.5
I struggled to get going with this one, as I found the main character's point of view very, very boring. I realise he's supposed to be a boring character (a "shithouse" as all the other characters keep calling him) but it was very difficult to enjoy his mundane listing of activities, clothing, etc in the very early chapters. Once the plot kicked into gear (about 10 chapters in) I did find myself caring about all the characters, and I being engaged in the mystery, but I don't think I'd reach for it again for a re-read.
Moderate: Murder, Suicide, and Gun violence
lottselgar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
i was reading this in bob mortimer’s voice the whole way through, as though it was something he was saying on would i lie to you
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Violence, Police brutality, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
flashandoutbreak'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
jacs63's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A quirky, funny, sad, quite violent book, about friendship, relationships; Police Corruption and love. So worth the read, especially if you read it in Bob Mortimer's voice. I hear the audio book is well worth it.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Suicide
zsuzsireads's review against another edition
funny
tense
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
3.25
I enjoyed reading this book. The main character came alive from the pages, I really felt like I knew him. I found the ending predictable and the writing was a bit repetitive and shouty. The beginning was definitely better than the end.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Violence
nataliecatalie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
especially delightful to hear bob read the book! a nice, light-hearted read.
Moderate: Police brutality, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicide
aniglen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Violence, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
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