catriona176's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It’s very silly, but isn’t that the point
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Murder
lewiscain's review against another edition
4.0
I’m unsure why this book has received a fair few negative reviews, maybe it’s people expecting a serious crime novel with some humor which this really isn’t. If you take it for what it is, just a silly, funny, crime related comedy then it’s a nice little read. Thoroughly enjoyed a break from serious, gruesome murders which were replaced with sex, drugs and some great gags (what’s not to like?). All in all a funny, quick read and I look forward to the next one!
beesleybob's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
annarella's review against another edition
3.0
I was expecting a humorous mystery and this is a spoof of a hard boiled mystery. It' humorous, it made me laugh but it's too long and I think it would work better in audiobook.
The main character is quite old fashioned, seems he's channeling the average police detective from the 70s.
I laughed but I also found it a bit boring as the plot was quite thin and not much of a mystery.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The main character is quite old fashioned, seems he's channeling the average police detective from the 70s.
I laughed but I also found it a bit boring as the plot was quite thin and not much of a mystery.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
lucy_t_firefly's review against another edition
3.0
I get it; it's a spoof on the genre. Yes, it's funny and you will find witty, tongue-in-cheek moments, but I'm not sure it works as a novel. It's just too much and I felt like I was being hit over the head with it.
Did make me want a KitKat Chunky though.
Did make me want a KitKat Chunky though.
beledit's review against another edition
5.0
I found this a really, really funny book. It's a type of humour that might not work for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the clever, flat, deadpan humour of BBC quiz shows - think Lee Mack on Would I Lie to You - so if that's your thing, you'll enjoy Once Upon a Crime.
It's a spoof, a parody, a laugh... and it works. From page one right to the end. I found myself giggling through it and boring other people by reading out the funniest bits. What more can you ask for in a funny book?
Apart from the humour, it's also well written, well paced and engaging. Honestly, I can't find a thing wrong to say about it.
Now I'm off to find out what else Fergus Craig has written. He's got a new fan...
It's a spoof, a parody, a laugh... and it works. From page one right to the end. I found myself giggling through it and boring other people by reading out the funniest bits. What more can you ask for in a funny book?
Apart from the humour, it's also well written, well paced and engaging. Honestly, I can't find a thing wrong to say about it.
Now I'm off to find out what else Fergus Craig has written. He's got a new fan...