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liakeller's review against another edition
3.0
Highly amusing collection of stories about an elderly lady... quick read that had me laughing!
bubbeleh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
malvord27's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
jkveen's review
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
tangiblereads's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good was wild fun ride with 88 year old Maud. Don’t underestimate the elderly. Fun, quick read, and somewhat historical. The cute size of the book and the stitch pattern on the cover is a nice touch. Can’t wait for the next book.
truthmonkey's review against another edition
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
September book for lifetime challenge (80s)
I picked it because the idea of an elderly lady serial killer interested me. It’s a Scandinavian woman, so that’s interesting but takes some edge off. It’s short stories, so that means none of the mysteries have much build up. Generally disappointing.
I picked it because the idea of an elderly lady serial killer interested me. It’s a Scandinavian woman, so that’s interesting but takes some edge off. It’s short stories, so that means none of the mysteries have much build up. Generally disappointing.
sandranir's review against another edition
5.0
Well, I'll never look at elderly ladies the same way ever again. Fact is, I might steer way clear from them as this collection of short stories gave me a thrilling view of how bad they can be.
I loved this book for its original character and the setting in Sweden whose culture I know next to nothing.
A short, satisfying read.
I loved this book for its original character and the setting in Sweden whose culture I know next to nothing.
A short, satisfying read.
rapgod13's review against another edition
3.25
i didn't notice before starting the book that it was a collection of short stories, which i dont normally like. i loved maud and liked hearing her shenanigans but thats about it. i would've preferred a novel about her.