I Shot the Buddha by Colin Cotterill

353 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A fiendishly clever mystery in which Dr. Siri and his friends investigate three interlocking murders—and the ungodly motives behind themLaos, 1979: Retired coroner Siri Paiboun and his wife, Madame Daeng, have never been able to turn away a misfit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
funny 71%
mysterious 71%
lighthearted 57%
dark 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.7

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