laffi's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The book was mid to fine - the ending was disappointing.
Where's Eamon? Will he find Orla? Did the boys develop trauma? Why is Ruairi suddenly as talented as Colm? What's Gethsemane gonna do about her life? What about that creepy girl? What's gonna happen with the Carraigfaire? How is Aoife's name pronounced?
Many questions left unanswered.
All in all it was nice, I guess.
Although Gethsemane did not feel like someone who "lived music" . Tchaikovsky felt a lot like ~NLOG.
Cuz she special. duh.
I also felt like there were too many side characters, couldn't tell most of 'em apart.
Don't think I'm gonna read on.
Many questions left unanswered.
All in all it was nice, I guess.
Although Gethsemane did not feel like someone who "lived music" . Tchaikovsky felt a lot like ~NLOG.
Cuz she special. duh.
I also felt like there were too many side characters, couldn't tell most of 'em apart.
Don't think I'm gonna read on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Medical content, Alcohol, Gun violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Grief, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Car accident, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Blood, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
henrismum's review
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
First in series - Gethsemane Brown Mysteries
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
Why I added this book to my TBR pile: I found this on a list of recommended mysteries. I put it on my TBR pile in summer and its number finally came up.
Will I read more of the series / author?Probably Not Maybe Highly Likely The book contains an interesting setting and concept - an African American musician in Ireland who solves a mystery for a ghost.
The narrator was Jessica Carroll. Her voice was a little baby-ish in some points. I hope she gets better.
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
Why I added this book to my TBR pile: I found this on a list of recommended mysteries. I put it on my TBR pile in summer and its number finally came up.
Will I read more of the series / author?
The narrator was Jessica Carroll. Her voice was a little baby-ish in some points. I hope she gets better.
Content Warnings
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
fourfootedbeasts's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Murder, Suicide, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, and Gun violence
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