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A review by x_miss_mcrae_x
Murder at the Matinee by Jamie West
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Lovers of Agatha Christie will enjoy this book. I am a huge murder mystery fan and having read the first in this series, I was eager to get started on this and its safe to say I was not disappointed. It was a quick, effortless read which kept you guessing until the very end. The authors knowledge of the theatre and setting of each book was incredibly detailed and was a joy to read, it set the scene beautifully. I, too, admire Jamie's ability to build multiple loveable characters, with all of them getting enough development throughout the book. Also whilst sexuality was subtly referenced and I was really rooting for a relationship developing between Bertie and Hugh, i liked that the plot remained consistently accurate to the fact that sadly homosexuality was very much illegal and widely frowned upon in the 1930's. Though I can still hope this changes as the series continues😊