A review by prairieraven
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

adventurous funny mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Fun, light murder mystery that is a book within a book which I forgot about until the book within the book was over and I was pushed back to "present day".  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism