A Spoonful of Poison: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton

A Spoonful of Poison: An Agatha Raisin Mystery

Agatha Raisin #19

M.C. Beaton

352 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Cranky but lovable sleuth Agatha Raisin's detective agency has become so successful that she wants nothing more than to take quality time for rest and relaxation. But as soon as she begins closing the agency on weekends, she remembers that when sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 96%
mysterious 82%
funny 46%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 14%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.49

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