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mslori's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I understand this is an older book, but I really didn't care for a lot of the language used to describe people. The term fat was used a lot in a negative way on a admittedly awful person. It was really harsh in particular to the female characters. I liked Hamish overall as a character, but probably not enough to read the whole series. Maybe I'll try a later book in the series.
The narrator was alright, but he really struggled with the american parts. Sounded robotic almost.
The narrator was alright, but he really struggled with the american parts. Sounded robotic almost.
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Murder
grrrlbrarian's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I thought I’d enjoy this satirical cosy mystery, but it’s so full of casual misogyny, fatphobia and classism, it might be better left in the past.
Graphic: Fatphobia and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Animal death and Alcohol
lottebluebird's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
Der Dorfpolizist MacBeth überrascht mit seiner gelassenen, selbstlosen Highlander Manier. Mal ein ganz anderer Kriminalroman.
Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Mental illness, Slavery, Violence, and Alcohol
aseel_reads'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
3.25
A super fun little mystery, just wish there was less problematic comments and name calling
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Murder, and Classism
brennap6's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Incredibly misogynist, you would hope the mystery would be good enough to distract you but nope
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Murder
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