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A review by haley_s
Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The central mystery was interesting and I liked seeing how Agatha went about solving it, especially since she's currently not speaking to the man she used to solve crimes with. However, I feel like half the book was Agatha worrying about her appearance or trying on clothes, or worrying about other people's appearances. She initially seems like an older woman who doesn't care what the world thinks of her, but that is quickly proven wrong.
Despite the scary looking cover, this mystery is not particularly dark or scary or particularly gory. It was a quick read and as someone who doesn't usually read mysteries, it was neat to see how another author handles this genre.
Despite the scary looking cover, this mystery is not particularly dark or scary or particularly gory. It was a quick read and as someone who doesn't usually read mysteries, it was neat to see how another author handles this genre.