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A review by lisyda
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My first Cara Hunter and one I've seen being recommended quite a bit.
The format was definitely interesting as the story is told mostly through the TV show script format along with additional details like online message board screenshots and text messages. This also made this a very quick read for me as I didn't really go back and forth a lot, but just kept reading and making a few half-hearted guesses about the solution throughout as new information was revealed.
While I didn't exactly guess at the culprit, it also didn't surprise me and the lead up to the reveal provided all the connections so that it was fairly easy to see at that point where it was going, though I personally think some of the other potential culprits would've made for more interesting endings perhaps. Still, the final resolution that followed made perfect sense and was definitely a suitable cherry on top.
Overall, an entertaining and fast-paced thriller perfect for October's crime month vibes.
The format was definitely interesting as the story is told mostly through the TV show script format along with additional details like online message board screenshots and text messages. This also made this a very quick read for me as I didn't really go back and forth a lot, but just kept reading and making a few half-hearted guesses about the solution throughout as new information was revealed.
While I didn't exactly guess at the culprit, it also didn't surprise me and the lead up to the reveal provided all the connections so that it was fairly easy to see at that point where it was going, though I personally think some of the other potential culprits would've made for more interesting endings perhaps. Still, the final resolution that followed made perfect sense and was definitely a suitable cherry on top.
Overall, an entertaining and fast-paced thriller perfect for October's crime month vibes.