mmzebra's review against another edition
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? No
3.0
nefreth's review against another edition
2.0
Lo stile della Beaton è sempre accattivante, scorrevole, vivido. I personaggi come al solito sono ben caratterizzati, Agatha sempre sul bilinco tra il diritto di fare le sue scelte di donna indipendente e il bisogno di incasellarsi in una figura idealizzata di donna di mezza età ( e un po' di più),
Le due stelle sono dovute al fatto che la trama sembra quasi inesistente, anche la risoluzione dell'omicidio è meno brillante rispetto alle altre della seria. E poi ci sono dei buchi che non ho capito, spingendo fin troppo la parte caricaturale di un personaggio di solito molto più interessante. Detto ciò è comunque un libro piacevole e ben scritto, ma decisamente c'è di meglio nella serie di Agatha Raisin
Le due stelle sono dovute al fatto che la trama sembra quasi inesistente, anche la risoluzione dell'omicidio è meno brillante rispetto alle altre della seria. E poi ci sono dei buchi che non ho capito, spingendo fin troppo la parte caricaturale di un personaggio di solito molto più interessante. Detto ciò è comunque un libro piacevole e ben scritto, ma decisamente c'è di meglio nella serie di Agatha Raisin
anotherbooklady's review against another edition
4.0
I have truly enjoyed delving into the Agatha Raisin series, and The Witch of Wyckhadden was another fun mystery.
Agatha decides to nurse her wounds from the previous story in the seaside retiree resort town of Whykhadden. She reluctantly and quickly makes friends with a group of semi-permanent residents who live in the same hotel where Agatha is lodging. It’s not long before Agatha finds herself fantasizing about a new love affair with the town’s sergeant inspector and (you guessed it) in the center of yet another murder mystery.
This was another funny and enjoyable book. I liked the new characters and setting in this book, but I was ready for Agatha to get back to the Cotswold and to Carsley and her cats! It’s nice to kick back, listen to Penelope Keith’s humorous narration and shake my head at Agatha’s missteps and foibles.
Agatha decides to nurse her wounds from the previous story in the seaside retiree resort town of Whykhadden. She reluctantly and quickly makes friends with a group of semi-permanent residents who live in the same hotel where Agatha is lodging. It’s not long before Agatha finds herself fantasizing about a new love affair with the town’s sergeant inspector and (you guessed it) in the center of yet another murder mystery.
This was another funny and enjoyable book. I liked the new characters and setting in this book, but I was ready for Agatha to get back to the Cotswold and to Carsley and her cats! It’s nice to kick back, listen to Penelope Keith’s humorous narration and shake my head at Agatha’s missteps and foibles.
sendusia's review against another edition
3.0
Always a pleasure to read Agatha Raisin story. A quick read and break away from the stressors of 2020.
cnsnape's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-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
4.0
doodlebuginarug's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ulrikedg's review against another edition
3.0
This was my least favorite Agatha Raisin book so far. Agatha doesn't really stand alone. She really needs James &/or Charles or even Mrs B to play off of.
Audiobook narrator Penelope Keith does an excellent job as usual. However, the production values on this recording were substandard. Lots of mid-paragraph pauses that seemed like maybe page turns that normally wouldn't have been left in.
Audiobook narrator Penelope Keith does an excellent job as usual. However, the production values on this recording were substandard. Lots of mid-paragraph pauses that seemed like maybe page turns that normally wouldn't have been left in.