xandra_evelyn's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I really don't know why I finished this book. There must have been something that I liked, as I was 40% done before I realized NOTHING had happened. It's mainly the main character traipsing around in unpractical footwear eating cheese. Seriously though, it was halfway before she even thought about doing some investigating.
But I gave it a 2 star because like I said - it kept me interested for 40% with nothing happening.
But I gave it a 2 star because like I said - it kept me interested for 40% with nothing happening.
Moderate: Death
Death: it's a murder mystery but it's not particularly graphicweirdfi's review
3.0
Received a review copy from Fremantle Press and Better Reading Preview.
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I enjoy a good murder mystery, and this was definitely that. However, the main character annoyed me a little, going from smart to idiotic in different circumstances and not just over her ill-advised shoes which detracted from the story for me a few times. Ballet flats to sneak around in? No, thank you.
I stuck with it, because the other characters were well fleshed out, from parents to her best friend Ben. And the great Croatian dynasty who made the amazing cheese you could practically taste.
I'd suggest this as a pool read or a semi-light vacation read.
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I enjoy a good murder mystery, and this was definitely that. However, the main character annoyed me a little, going from smart to idiotic in different circumstances and not just over her ill-advised shoes which detracted from the story for me a few times. Ballet flats to sneak around in? No, thank you.
I stuck with it, because the other characters were well fleshed out, from parents to her best friend Ben. And the great Croatian dynasty who made the amazing cheese you could practically taste.
I'd suggest this as a pool read or a semi-light vacation read.
kirstieellen's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
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