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A very odd book! I spent the first few chapters struggling with the fact it feels like you're in the middle of a series, which technically you are, but it's a radio show and not a book series. Then it's so twisty and oddly written that I kept turning pages with curiosity about what on earth was going to happen next! I did enjoy the book, got to the point I couldn't put it down, but it does feel oddly disjointed in places with some really weird elements thrown in. Definitely worth the read though.

helensparrow's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-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? No

2.25

bookwormbev17's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

raye_loves_reading's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

I have long enjoyed the radio plays (also written by Pannu) and was really happy when they announced a TV series. It was frustrating to realise I had to wait until the paperback was released, but the moment it came out, it was in my basket.

I enjoyed this story, it had everything from complex red herrings to cults and 25 year old mysteries that still needed to be solved.

Heartily recommend, especially if you listened to the radio plays or watched the show with the wonderful Meera Syal.

nnic's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Hope there are more of these. I loved the characters and want to spend more time with them.

bookish79's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.25

cookster_k's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Enjoyable

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