Reviews

Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton

rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition

3.0

This book was okay. Not my favorite of the series, but not my least favorite. I kind of just listened along without getting all that invested in the case. I did enjoy Macbeth's antics to ignore his orders and continue investigating this case just because he is stubborn, but also because he wants justice. And of course he is messing up his relationship with Priscilla, but that is not surprise at all.

novelesque_life's review against another edition

4.0

RATING: 3.5 STARS

I liked this one as it made me laugh a few times, I do enjoy the ridiculous of this series. The quirky characters are always a hoot. I do find that Beaton is a bit harsh when talking about someone's looks (also personality) which leaves me a bit uncomfortable. It seems a bit mean, and am glad these are fictional characters.

jshorton's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

anaw's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

3.75

feedon's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

piperkitty81's review against another edition

5.0

Very enjoyable and different that some of the previous mysteries. Love Hamish’s methods.

helenephoebe's review

4.0

Review - The two separate murders being unrelated was a new twist in Beaton's writing, as was the link to a major crime syndicate. Previously, the murders were seemingly almost always unrelated to the outside world. The new element worked to revive an old formula. I didn't see the twist with Betty and John coming which was a boon, but the relationship between Hamish and Priscilla is now getting boring, they need to solve their issues and move on, to help the stories move on as well.

Genre? - Crime / Mystery

Characters? - Hamish Macbeth / Gentleman Jim / Rosie Draley / Duggan / Priscilla Halburton-Smythe / John Glover / Betty John

Setting? - Lochdubh & Glasgow (Scotland)

Series? - Hamish Macbeth #12

Recommended? - Yes

Rating - 16/20

moon_jelly's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

heather_22's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

jonathanrobert's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.5