Questions About Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland, #2)

by Anthony Horowitz (Goodreads Author)

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Joanne D'Arcy Related to the first book in that it has same characters and concept. Story entirely different.

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Who else found the book Moonflower Murders within the book extremely boring? It has so many unnecessary details and I'm skimming through at the moment.

Virgulab How do you know what's an unnecessary detail in a murder mystery until you get to the end?? …moreHow do you know what's an unnecessary detail in a murder mystery until you get to the end?? (less)

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Corey I think the issue is that in these books, there is only one type of gay man depicted, whereas the heterosexual characters are varied. So you're right …moreI think the issue is that in these books, there is only one type of gay man depicted, whereas the heterosexual characters are varied. So you're right that there are horrible people no matter their sexual orientation, but Horowitz seems to only have horrible gay men in these stories. He isn't obligated to insert a happily married gay couple anywhere, but I do think he has to be mindful that the only time we read about gay sex in either book, it is connected to prostitution, exploitation, and kinky proclivities. Sounding that same note over and over again is troubling.(less)

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Do you need to have read the first book? Can this book stand alone?

Helen You won't be completely lost if you haven't read the first book. But I would recommend it because a) it's a great book, and b) it would be very helpfu…moreYou won't be completely lost if you haven't read the first book. But I would recommend it because a) it's a great book, and b) it would be very helpful to have the prior exposition of Alan Conway (the jerk) and Susan's back story. There are also a number of minor characters who reappear in Moonflower.(less)

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“Girls might be girls, but not, I thought, borderline psychotics" Um what?

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