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A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales

24 reviews

vireogirl's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Camping book #3. Weirdly odd, with strange characters, jarring footnotes. If you can consider it a farce, it does move along and pull you in. 
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shinypurplepants's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious

5.0

Genuinely fun and silly mystery that lies somewhere between The Princess Bride and Clue (1985). Beatrice has fully won me over and I love Swampshire in all its chaotic decorum. This is fully a farce but it's searing in its critique of women's roles in conservative societies like the Regency.

I called many but not all twists in the mystery and loved the eventual reveal. Absolutely favorite read of the year so far! Cannot wait for book two???
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jamielianne's review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A slow start, but couldn't put it down after the 30% mark. It's equal parts mystery and comedy and I adored the setting. 
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beccasherman's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

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hazelgirl21's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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silver_valkyrie_reads's review

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funny mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

This book was only mostly agreeable for me. 

It started off strong, with clear homages to Jane Austen, without trying to replicate her style. (I could have imagine Austen reading this book with chuckle, in fact.)

My usual annoyance with complaints about the harsh social restrictions of the Regency world was abrogated by clearly making these harsh restrictions in an alternate history and so over the top as to be amusing.

Things started to peter out toward the end though... The societal complaints took on a more generic feminist flavor, and in general the characters devolved a bit towards being just the usual you'd expect from any Regency knockoff.

I found the character arcs to be completely predictable (including who must turn out to be the murderer) but found the other mysterious elements actually baffling until revealed, which was rather fun.

Overall, worth reading if you love good writing and witty humor, as long as you don't mind a weak ending.

(Also, this is probably just a personal thing, but I found the references to snot and saliva needlessly icky and gross.)
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fkshg8465's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It’s not my favorite genre, and I was bored for most of it. I can see the appeal for those who enjoy this genre.
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katieo156's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was the most entertaining book I've picked up in a while- I absolutely flew through it. I genuinely laughed out loud every time Mary appeated or Captain Peña mentioned the sea. The Austen references were a treat because they were in your face without really being in your face. This is firmly a cozy mystery, as there isn't much tension because the tone is so tongue in cheek, but this means it's perfect to read in a sitting. I immediately googled news on a sequel and will be impatiently waiting for the next! 
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kshertz's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Oh this is excellent! A pride and prejudice with biting wit and a murder? fantastic. I loved trying to follow along with the murder mystery. It was really fun to help Beatrice figure everything out. I loved so many lines and laughed out loud quite a bit. 
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tabookish's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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