sibertooth's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A recent locked-room mystery is a nice thing to find. The solution to this one is uncomplicated but reasonable.
The cozy-genre accoutrements (quirky sibling antics; multi-book romantic arc) were a bit much for me, though at least they did tie into the main plot.
I was annoyed by one loose end: Why did the killer? The latter action was not even followed up on in-story.
The cozy-genre accoutrements (quirky sibling antics; multi-book romantic arc) were a bit much for me, though at least they did tie into the main plot.
I was annoyed by one loose end: Why did the killer
Spoiler
take some of the victim's personal effects—when leaving them would have strengthened the appearance of suicide—and then dispose of them where they could easily be foundModerate: Pregnancy and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism and Racial slurs
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