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A review by sophiesometimesreads
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read this book in audiobook format and I think my rating and review should be taken with a grain of salt as, after four or five attempts at audiobooks, I think I've concluded that I am not an audiobook person. Half this story went in one ear and immediately out the other, which is not a great thing when it comes to whodunnit mysteries and I think I would've enjoyed it more had I read it in physical form.
Anyway, onto the book itself. The plot was simple but interesting, and the resolution wasn't super shocking but not completely obvious. The dialogue wasn't completely natural and felt a bit clunky at times, though. It was enjoyable enough to read, but definitely had some ups and downs.
The characters felt a little two dimensional but were interesting and kept my interest in the story, though the main character Lana did feel whiny at times and I didn't particularly feel anything for the detective as a love interest.
I would be interested in reading the sequel, and I think I will read it in a different format to see if I follow the story in that a bit more than I did here.
Anyway, onto the book itself. The plot was simple but interesting, and the resolution wasn't super shocking but not completely obvious. The dialogue wasn't completely natural and felt a bit clunky at times, though. It was enjoyable enough to read, but definitely had some ups and downs.
The characters felt a little two dimensional but were interesting and kept my interest in the story, though the main character Lana did feel whiny at times and I didn't particularly feel anything for the detective as a love interest.
I would be interested in reading the sequel, and I think I will read it in a different format to see if I follow the story in that a bit more than I did here.
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