daydreamerjade's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rach_s's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I accidentally picked this one up without realizing it was part of a series. Luckily there were no spoilers for the previous three books, so I can backtrack and start properly.
It was a little weird to see the author insert himself into his story, but it was also utterly captivating. I read it all in one day because I wanted to see it end. It was very Agatha Christie in a way but it still had its own unique charm. The mystery became apparent as the detective sorted through the clues, but it was still an enjoyable ride.
It was a little weird to see the author insert himself into his story, but it was also utterly captivating. I read it all in one day because I wanted to see it end. It was very Agatha Christie in a way but it still had its own unique charm. The mystery became apparent as the detective sorted through the clues, but it was still an enjoyable ride.
jillian23's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aundreaspencer's review against another edition
4.0
I devoured this series! I do hope there are more!
emmanicoleman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurabythebook's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
bookishjade's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mrsreads1's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
iainkelly_writing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
A series that improves as it goes along. Horowitz is clearly having a lot of fun mixing fact and fiction, with a suitably cosy crime plot attached to it all.
cgilmo05's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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? N/A
3.75