cleotheo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The book has an interesting structure.
We get to know the main character, the title character, through the lens of other characters first.
Spoiler
The murder is not the beginning of the story, it happens smack in the middle.We get to know the main character, the title character, through the lens of other characters first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Classism, Misogyny, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy and Suicide
amy_park's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
1.5
Was tempted to give this a go as it was a quick thriller (and initially I mistakenly thought it was part of the Agatha Rasin series). I thought this book was awful. The only slightly redeeming factor was the very brief descriptions of the Scottish countryside and atmosphere, everything else wasn't good at all. The text hasn't aged well (use of the R word), and general misogynistic tropes and language. Female characters were often described negatively and their descriptions (I.e fat and bossy) were negative assesments of their character, relying on stereotypes. The primary detective's voice was inconsistent, on one line he would have a Scottish accent the other he wouldn't.
I suppose in a sense the writing was easy to read but I would definitely not read the series. If I'm in a positive and forgiving mood I might attempt an Agatha Rasin book from the author, but I won't be rushing.
I suppose in a sense the writing was easy to read but I would definitely not read the series. If I'm in a positive and forgiving mood I might attempt an Agatha Rasin book from the author, but I won't be rushing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: War
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, and Fatphobia
danielle_n's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Misogyny
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