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isoney's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Hamish finally (almost) gets married, but his bride is killed prior to the ceremony. Unfortunately it is not Priscilla. These novels are just getting better and better!
krobart's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t think I have ever read a book where the author has made less of an effort. The novel devolves into a series of short scenes that all seem to be prematurely cut off, usually by someone flouncing away even in the midst of being questioned by the police. The mystery is only difficult to solve because the book is littered with suspects. Macbeth catches the murderer 20 or 30 pages from the end of the book, but it continues to maunder on as if the author doesn’t know how to finish. Although I know this is a popular series, in my opinion it has run its course.
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jonathanrobert's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
eastofthesunwestofthemoon's review against another edition
3.0
The last part of this book seemed to really drag on, and didn't seem necessary to the plot at all.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Death of a Maid by M.C. Beaton
Blurb
Armed with a bucket and mop, blackmailer Mrs Mavis Gillespie brings misery to constable Hamish Macbeth when he wins her maid services in a church raffle. She is more likely to snoop than clean, and soon turns up bludgeoned by her own pail. Plus Macbeth's former girlfriend Elspeth Grant holidays in Scottish Highland Lochdubh village with her new boyfriend.
My Opinion
Another visit to the Scottish Highlands and another cosy mystery. Hamish is determined to find out why Mavis has been murdered and that involves learning what each of the residents are being blackmailed for. The further through this series I get the harder it is to write a review without repeating myself but this is such an enjoyable series. One thing I enjoy about this series is the reasons Hamish comes up with to avoid promotion. Another great, highly recommended read.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Armed with a bucket and mop, blackmailer Mrs Mavis Gillespie brings misery to constable Hamish Macbeth when he wins her maid services in a church raffle. She is more likely to snoop than clean, and soon turns up bludgeoned by her own pail. Plus Macbeth's former girlfriend Elspeth Grant holidays in Scottish Highland Lochdubh village with her new boyfriend.
My Opinion
Another visit to the Scottish Highlands and another cosy mystery. Hamish is determined to find out why Mavis has been murdered and that involves learning what each of the residents are being blackmailed for. The further through this series I get the harder it is to write a review without repeating myself but this is such an enjoyable series. One thing I enjoy about this series is the reasons Hamish comes up with to avoid promotion. Another great, highly recommended read.
Rating 4/5
feedon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5