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A review by accidentalra
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne
4.0
This book was not what I expected. It was better.
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder follows the title character, a 37-year-old, neurodivergent, fifth-grade teacher as she is confronted with a trauma from her past. Like the heroine, this novel is quirky and unexpected—one of those books that at times genuinely made me chuckle even though it dealt with some fairly heavy themes, including grief and abandonment.
Overall, I adored Lenny Marks. Although the romantic subplot felt a bit forced, I nevertheless found myself wanting to keep reading, to keep cheering for Lenny as she grew into herself and found acceptance.
If you enjoy quirky, offbeat heroines and dark humor, give this one a try. You won't regret it.
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder follows the title character, a 37-year-old, neurodivergent, fifth-grade teacher as she is confronted with a trauma from her past. Like the heroine, this novel is quirky and unexpected—one of those books that at times genuinely made me chuckle even though it dealt with some fairly heavy themes, including grief and abandonment.
Overall, I adored Lenny Marks. Although the romantic subplot felt a bit forced, I nevertheless found myself wanting to keep reading, to keep cheering for Lenny as she grew into herself and found acceptance.
If you enjoy quirky, offbeat heroines and dark humor, give this one a try. You won't regret it.