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breezy2012's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
ejo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cbuds's review against another edition
4.0
My least favorite of the Hawthorne and Horowitz novels. Still very entertaining and at times funny, but I prefer the cozy mystery feel of the previous ones
paul314's review against another edition
3.0
I really love Tony Horowitz's voice and the cleverness of his plotting, but I’m also terribly tired of the trope of the falsely-accused narrator as a way to increase tension, and of the Horowitz-Hawthorne/Watson-Holmes relationship in general.
There is also a weird dialogue dropped into the middle of the book that I think is intended to outline his notions about cultural appropriation and when it’s okay, and it’s just jarringly out of place in a murder mystery.
This one was overall okay, I guess, but I was mostly dragged through the book by an interest in confirming the murder and not much else. 2.5 stars.
There is also a weird dialogue dropped into the middle of the book that I think is intended to outline his notions about cultural appropriation and when it’s okay, and it’s just jarringly out of place in a murder mystery.
This one was overall okay, I guess, but I was mostly dragged through the book by an interest in confirming the murder and not much else. 2.5 stars.
ekeyreads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tanja_alina_berg's review against another edition
4.0
This series is keeping a very consistent high level. I love how the mysteries are very classical whodunnits. That the author writes himself into the book is just a delightful quirk that gives you a little bit of insight into the process of publishing a manuscript. It’s impossible to say much about the plot without revealing spoilers. Just read it! If you haven’t read any others, start with the first. It’s classical, wholesome murder mysteries with a delightful cast. Some that actually exist in real life! It will be tough to wait for the next installment.
lizzyperry13's review against another edition
3.75
Fun mystery with Anthony Horowitz as a character.
lulu9876's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5