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A review by nikkisbooknook
Mrs Sidhu's 'Dead and Scone' by Suk Pannu
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I loved the radio show of Mrs Sidhu Investigates so when I saw that I leapt at it!
Does it help that I knew the character of Mrs Sidhu and her police buddies already. Probably. The story does start saying that she had been a thorn in the side of the local police for a while with her amateur sleuthing. But I really didn't mind that as I drop into the middle of series all the time and just go for it. LOL
I had Meera Syal in my head narrating as I read which again helped me to solidify the character in my brain. The pacing is well done and there are more than a few twists and red-herrings. I love the lazy lump that is Tez - he reminds me so much of my son! An easy to read, witty and a study in cultural differences and similarities.
I'm not sure what vexes Mrs Sidhu most - the murder or the dreaded sister-in-law coming to stay. I must say I did thoroughly enjoy all their barbs and the "temporary office" situation was a hoot.
Does it help that I knew the character of Mrs Sidhu and her police buddies already. Probably. The story does start saying that she had been a thorn in the side of the local police for a while with her amateur sleuthing. But I really didn't mind that as I drop into the middle of series all the time and just go for it. LOL
I had Meera Syal in my head narrating as I read which again helped me to solidify the character in my brain. The pacing is well done and there are more than a few twists and red-herrings. I love the lazy lump that is Tez - he reminds me so much of my son! An easy to read, witty and a study in cultural differences and similarities.
I'm not sure what vexes Mrs Sidhu most - the murder or the dreaded sister-in-law coming to stay. I must say I did thoroughly enjoy all their barbs and the "temporary office" situation was a hoot.