Reviews

Death of a Cad by M.C. Beaton

memphisholli's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

hannah_gunn's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

katie_cerepa's review against another edition

funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

3.75

thefoxreads's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

gentleladybug's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

emsie_lou's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

barbiereads75's review against another edition

funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition

3.0

[b:Death of a Cad|213472|Death of a Cad (Hamish Macbeth, #2)|M.C. Beaton|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172760921s/213472.jpg|206652] was a definite improvement on the preceding Hamis Macbeth mystery. [a:M.C. Beaton|1657638|M.C. Beaton|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1218288781p2/1657638.jpg] seems to have found her stride in the genre and the characters are far more developed. We learn more about Hamish and his object of affection, Priscilla Halburton-Smythe. We also receive further proof that both the Scottish Highlands and country houses are dangerous. Also dangerous are

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artists

and pushy fiances. (Naturally, as someone who has read many of the Regency novels the author writes as [a:Marion Chesney|50258|Marion Chesney|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1226562598p2/50258.jpg] I was previously aware of the trouble the latter can bring.) Overall, this was a delightful and light read. I recommend it to any fans of the English mystery genre.

aubrey710's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

laurjuli's review against another edition

hopeful 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

4.0