The Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy

The Dinner Lady Detectives

Dinner Lady Detectives #1

Hannah Hendy

292 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Murder is a dish best served ice cold...Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
lighthearted 74%
funny 65%
adventurous 25%
tense 19%
emotional 10%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 30%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 34% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.28

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