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Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder by Kerryn Mayne

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accidentalra's review against another edition

4.0

This book was not what I expected. It was better.

Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder follows the title character, a 37-year-old, neurodivergent, fifth-grade teacher as she is confronted with a trauma from her past. Like the heroine, this novel is quirky and unexpected—one of those books that at times genuinely made me chuckle even though it dealt with some fairly heavy themes, including grief and abandonment.

Overall, I adored Lenny Marks. Although the romantic subplot felt a bit forced, I nevertheless found myself wanting to keep reading, to keep cheering for Lenny as she grew into herself and found acceptance.

If you enjoy quirky, offbeat heroines and dark humor, give this one a try. You won't regret it.

lloiselle9's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

bookpixel's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

robynlinz's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

stephisbooked's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? No

4.0

I thought this was going to be more of a lighthearted read but this dealt with some really tough topics. I loved Lenny’s character and could totally identify with her in many ways (hello Friends addiction!) Her character had some excellent growth and I loved seeing the world through Lenny’s lens. I was stunned to see this was a debut because it was so well done!

alireadsandknits's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder
By: Kerryn Mayne

What a wonderful debut novel! I adored Lenny Marks and all the characters surrounding her. I am the mother of 2 neurodivergent children and I relish reading books where I can see a glimmer of them in a main character. Lenny is not a caricature of a neurodivergent person, she is a full-fleshed character with quirks and charms that make her a pure delight. I loved that those around her were not trying to change her. I found the plot engaging and I hope we see Lenny again!