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The Menopause Murders
"It's a slippery slide from hormones to homicide!"
Meet Debbi Dickerson: mousy, codependent housewife who, at age forty-seven, feels her life is over. Her dreams of being an artist have long been discarded in the wake of her failing marriage, and her kids think she’s invisible. She’s stuck on the hamster wheel, going nowhere.
That is, until menopause blindsides her. Derailed by one symptom after another, Debbi struggles to find a way to quell the hot flashes, night sweats, sudden panic attacks, and unbridled rage. The gals in her scrapbooking club give her advice on how to survive menopause, but nothing seems to help ... except killing.
Meet Jerry Dickerson, Debbi’s husband: arrogant, insensitive, all-around jerk, whose greatest dream as a homicide detective is to catch a serial killer and be admired, for once. So when a series of strange deaths break out in Tacoma, Washington, Jerry is elated, but the pressure is on to catch the killer.
Jerry’s boss, Sergeant Myra Manners, is also going through menopause and makes his life hell. And then there’s his teenage daughter dishing out hormones like Girl Scout cookies. Seriously, what’s a misogynist to do? Have an affair with some bubblehead, of course.
As the bodies pile up, more than dishes are going to fly. Yet, there is light at the end of the tunnel of menopause and Debbi can see it. But is it a bright future or the headlights of an incoming train with Jerry's name on it?
Don't miss this hilarious dark comedy caper! Your sides will hurt from laughing.
The Menopause Murders, through poignant comedy, explores deep themes of sexism, ageism, and self-image issues that millions of women (and men!)—particularly those of the baby boomer generation—are facing daily and struggling with, in order to find sense, meaning, and sanity amid the insanity that is our current political and cultural state.
Meet Debbi Dickerson: mousy, codependent housewife who, at age forty-seven, feels her life is over. Her dreams of being an artist have long been discarded in the wake of her failing marriage, and her kids think she’s invisible. She’s stuck on the hamster wheel, going nowhere.
That is, until menopause blindsides her. Derailed by one symptom after another, Debbi struggles to find a way to quell the hot flashes, night sweats, sudden panic attacks, and unbridled rage. The gals in her scrapbooking club give her advice on how to survive menopause, but nothing seems to help ... except killing.
Meet Jerry Dickerson, Debbi’s husband: arrogant, insensitive, all-around jerk, whose greatest dream as a homicide detective is to catch a serial killer and be admired, for once. So when a series of strange deaths break out in Tacoma, Washington, Jerry is elated, but the pressure is on to catch the killer.
Jerry’s boss, Sergeant Myra Manners, is also going through menopause and makes his life hell. And then there’s his teenage daughter dishing out hormones like Girl Scout cookies. Seriously, what’s a misogynist to do? Have an affair with some bubblehead, of course.
As the bodies pile up, more than dishes are going to fly. Yet, there is light at the end of the tunnel of menopause and Debbi can see it. But is it a bright future or the headlights of an incoming train with Jerry's name on it?
Don't miss this hilarious dark comedy caper! Your sides will hurt from laughing.
The Menopause Murders, through poignant comedy, explores deep themes of sexism, ageism, and self-image issues that millions of women (and men!)—particularly those of the baby boomer generation—are facing daily and struggling with, in order to find sense, meaning, and sanity amid the insanity that is our current political and cultural state.
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Published March 1, 2023
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March 1, 2023Well I won't go into how I mistakenly found myself requesting this book on Netgalley (looking at you @GirlWithThePinkSkiMask 😂). Unfortunately it is a DNF for me. I think there might be some aspects of relatability for the right audience and I think at this time that's just not me - a bit too young to understand Debbi.
I do love that the author has written a book that appears from what I did read to deal with what are some difficult and sensitive times for some women, with a somewhat funny approach.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I do love that the author has written a book that appears from what I did read to deal with what are some difficult and sensitive times for some women, with a somewhat funny approach.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 7, 2023
"Like some warped, sick fairy tale, menopause ushered in the curse. The beauty transformed into the beast."
This one was just not for me. I never once laughed. I found the main character and every woman in the story to be poorly created caricatures of all female stereotypes. The MC is completely overrun by her hormones and menopause and completely flies off the handle at every slight. Other women in the story are all angry liberals that get mad at bad jokes, attack cops, or don't believe in medicine/science and just need some meditation and coffee enemas. All the women in this story were controlled by their emotions without one normal, well-rounded character. I'm honestly surprised there was a female author.
I was also completely turned off by the mention of politics. Inserting controversial presidents is always a dicey because you're probably going to disengage at least part of your readers (whoever is pro or against). Maybe just once could be ignored but it was brought up time and time again and just left me wondering why.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
This one was just not for me. I never once laughed. I found the main character and every woman in the story to be poorly created caricatures of all female stereotypes. The MC is completely overrun by her hormones and menopause and completely flies off the handle at every slight. Other women in the story are all angry liberals that get mad at bad jokes, attack cops, or don't believe in medicine/science and just need some meditation and coffee enemas. All the women in this story were controlled by their emotions without one normal, well-rounded character. I'm honestly surprised there was a female author.
I was also completely turned off by the mention of politics. Inserting controversial presidents is always a dicey because you're probably going to disengage at least part of your readers (whoever is pro or against). Maybe just once could be ignored but it was brought up time and time again and just left me wondering why.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
March 23, 2023
Not as satisfying as I wanted it to be.
This was definitely askew of what I thought or hoped it would be. I thought it was supposed to be humorous in a dark kind of way which is usually fun. There was no humor, only dark and actually somewhat depressing. This took forever to get started and at many times it dragged on and on. It was over 500 pages but could easily be edited for content to decrease it by at least 75 pages or so.
I became increasingly annoyed by Debbi. However, I am glad that she grew from her mousy self to a bit more assertive. Her over the top and repetitive menopause horrors grew tiresome rather than sympathetic. The authors' note at the end of the book says it all: "you’re supposed to make your main character as miserable as possible!" They succeeded.
Her husband was an Axxhole with a capital A, as he is supposed to be. He is a slobby, arrogant, chauvinistic, jerk whose attitudes toward his wife, girlfriend (which I'm not sure how he got), and to women in general are something out of the 1940s or '50s. Women should be in the kitchen, have a hot meal on the table when he gets home, should not be a peer in the workplace and definitely not in a supervisory role.
The murders started with accidents but further incidents became improbable, repetitive, and somewhat ridiculous. That was frustrating but even worse was how many times I had to hear both of them talk about Donald Trump. I read to get away from world problems, if I wanted to read political opinions, I would read a book knowing it would become political.
I drudged on through this book just to see how the authors would get Debbi & Jerry out of the messes they wrote them into.
The epilogue was definitely unsatisfying and also set the scene for a possible second book. Please, no. I was really disappointed overall and did not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to.
(I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley)
This was definitely askew of what I thought or hoped it would be. I thought it was supposed to be humorous in a dark kind of way which is usually fun. There was no humor, only dark and actually somewhat depressing. This took forever to get started and at many times it dragged on and on. It was over 500 pages but could easily be edited for content to decrease it by at least 75 pages or so.
I became increasingly annoyed by Debbi. However, I am glad that she grew from her mousy self to a bit more assertive. Her over the top and repetitive menopause horrors grew tiresome rather than sympathetic. The authors' note at the end of the book says it all: "you’re supposed to make your main character as miserable as possible!" They succeeded.
Her husband was an Axxhole with a capital A, as he is supposed to be. He is a slobby, arrogant, chauvinistic, jerk whose attitudes toward his wife, girlfriend (which I'm not sure how he got), and to women in general are something out of the 1940s or '50s. Women should be in the kitchen, have a hot meal on the table when he gets home, should not be a peer in the workplace and definitely not in a supervisory role.
The murders started with accidents but further incidents became improbable, repetitive, and somewhat ridiculous. That was frustrating but even worse was how many times I had to hear both of them talk about Donald Trump. I read to get away from world problems, if I wanted to read political opinions, I would read a book knowing it would become political.
I drudged on through this book just to see how the authors would get Debbi & Jerry out of the messes they wrote them into.
The epilogue was definitely unsatisfying and also set the scene for a possible second book. Please, no. I was really disappointed overall and did not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to.
(I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley)
April 3, 2023
Weird, wacky and wonderfully entertaining while laced with reality and murder. I picked this up because I like murder mysteries, but I enjoyed it because I am the target audience! Anyone who is going through or has been through menopause will absolutely relate to this book, but only if you enjoy dark humor. Now don't get me wrong, menopause does not turn most women into killers, but it very well could if you aren't with a loving partner who is understanding and caring. I laughed a lot reading this book and even yelled a bit as I was reading as there are several parts that are way too real and way too common to actually be funny. I am looking at you medical field and you should be hanging your head in shame!!! The book is definitely a comedic look at murder while also trying to lace it with the reality of the mentality of the time period this book is set in and the opposing views that were and are still being yelled about today. Overall it was a fun read and I will definitely look for more books from this author duo as they obviously had fun writing this book and it shows.
March 16, 2023
For a lot of us, we’re over here trying to be Stacy’s mom. But in the end, we’re all Debbie.
“Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all
One Prozac a day, husband's a CPA
Her dreams went out the door when she turned twenty-four Only been with one man, what happened to her plan? She was gonna be an actress, she was gonna be a star”
Except Jerry is cop not a CPA, and a jerk to boot. And Debbie doesn’t want Prozac.
Ok, I’m officially dying. This book, you have to have a dark sense of humor to “get” this one.
One review I read said this was the worst serial killer book she’s ever read. And I agree. But I took the whole thing almost as a satire.
Jerry is an annoying asshole who gets his just desserts IMO. And our Debbie…well at least she gets her HEA and a makeover.
If you enjoyed Where’d You Go, Bernadette, you’ll love this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the authors for the ARC copy of this book!
“Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all
One Prozac a day, husband's a CPA
Her dreams went out the door when she turned twenty-four Only been with one man, what happened to her plan? She was gonna be an actress, she was gonna be a star”
Except Jerry is cop not a CPA, and a jerk to boot. And Debbie doesn’t want Prozac.
Ok, I’m officially dying. This book, you have to have a dark sense of humor to “get” this one.
One review I read said this was the worst serial killer book she’s ever read. And I agree. But I took the whole thing almost as a satire.
Jerry is an annoying asshole who gets his just desserts IMO. And our Debbie…well at least she gets her HEA and a makeover.
If you enjoyed Where’d You Go, Bernadette, you’ll love this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the authors for the ARC copy of this book!
April 11, 2023
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. A weirdly entertaining book that takes Menopause symptoms to the extreme. A dark, mildly funny, look at menopause, a dead end marriage, lying, secrets, and lots of murder.
March 5, 2023
"The Hysterical Uterus"
"It's a slippery slope from hormones to homicide!"
Meet Debbi Dickerson: a mousy, co-dependent housewife who, at age forty-seven, feels her life is over. Her dreams of being an artist have long been discarded in the wake of her failing marriage, and her kids think she's invisible. She's stuck on the hamster wheel, going nowhere.
That is; until menopause blindsides her. Derailed by one symptom after another, Debbi struggles to find a way to quell the hot flashes, night sweats, sudden panic attacks, and unbridled rage. The gals in her scrapbooking club give her advice on how to survive menopause, but nothing seems to help except killing.
Meet Jerry Dickerson: Debbi's husband - arrogant, insensitive, all-around jerk, whose greatest dream as a homicide detective is to catch a serial killer and be admired, for once. So when a series of strange deaths break out in Tacoma, Washington, Jerry is elated, but the pressure is on to catch the killer.
Jerry's boss, Sargent Myra Manners, is also going through menopause, making his life hell. And then there's his teenage daughter dishing out hormones like girl scout cookies. seriously, what's a misogynist to do? Have an affair with some bubblehead of course.
As the bodies pile up, more than dishes are going to fly. Yet, there is light at the end of the tunnel of menopause and Debbie can see it. But is it a bright future or the headlights of an oncoming train with Jerry's name on it?
The Menopause Murders, Though a poignant comedy, explores deep themes of sexism, ageism, and self-image issues that millions of women (and men!) -particularly those of the baby boomer generation - are facing daily and struggling with, in order to find sense, meaning, and sanity amid the insanity that is our current political and cultural state.
"Unbelievable. A woman gets emotional, so a man takes her to the doctor to remove her uterus. All because she has a few erratic moods. You don't see women castrating men when they get overly testy, do you? Testy... as in testicles. We're those two words related?
I liked the author's easy and relaxed writing style from the very beginning and found the book very cathartic, as - at the grand old age of thirty-seven, I am going through perimenopause, and often feel like committing a few homicides myself. I have, however, managed to keep a lid on my self-righteous killing spree - for now... (Be warned)
The chapters are short and each one is named, which I liked. The story is told from the pov's of Debbi and Jerry which kept the story moving and fresh. Although I liked Debbi's pov, I think if we didn't also have Jerry's, there could be a risk of Debbi coming a bit whingy, as it is, you can see exactly why Debbi feels the way that she does! It was interesting seeing Debbi's conversations with her friends and then Jerry's conversations with his in comparison - if this is anything to go by (and I think it is) men and women really are from different planets! Although, having said that - when you dig a bit deeper, it's not really a men vs women issue. It's about people vs prejudice!
I enjoyed the dark humour in this book and the references to Donald Trump, it gave me feels of the Santa Clarita Diet for some reason - and on that note, if the book were ever adapted for a Netflix series, please, please, please cast Drew Barrymore in the role of Debbie. Please...
My thanks to the author and BooksGoSocial for my advance copy to read and review via Netgalley. Out now!!
"It's a slippery slope from hormones to homicide!"
Meet Debbi Dickerson: a mousy, co-dependent housewife who, at age forty-seven, feels her life is over. Her dreams of being an artist have long been discarded in the wake of her failing marriage, and her kids think she's invisible. She's stuck on the hamster wheel, going nowhere.
That is; until menopause blindsides her. Derailed by one symptom after another, Debbi struggles to find a way to quell the hot flashes, night sweats, sudden panic attacks, and unbridled rage. The gals in her scrapbooking club give her advice on how to survive menopause, but nothing seems to help except killing.
Meet Jerry Dickerson: Debbi's husband - arrogant, insensitive, all-around jerk, whose greatest dream as a homicide detective is to catch a serial killer and be admired, for once. So when a series of strange deaths break out in Tacoma, Washington, Jerry is elated, but the pressure is on to catch the killer.
Jerry's boss, Sargent Myra Manners, is also going through menopause, making his life hell. And then there's his teenage daughter dishing out hormones like girl scout cookies. seriously, what's a misogynist to do? Have an affair with some bubblehead of course.
As the bodies pile up, more than dishes are going to fly. Yet, there is light at the end of the tunnel of menopause and Debbie can see it. But is it a bright future or the headlights of an oncoming train with Jerry's name on it?
The Menopause Murders, Though a poignant comedy, explores deep themes of sexism, ageism, and self-image issues that millions of women (and men!) -particularly those of the baby boomer generation - are facing daily and struggling with, in order to find sense, meaning, and sanity amid the insanity that is our current political and cultural state.
"Unbelievable. A woman gets emotional, so a man takes her to the doctor to remove her uterus. All because she has a few erratic moods. You don't see women castrating men when they get overly testy, do you? Testy... as in testicles. We're those two words related?
I liked the author's easy and relaxed writing style from the very beginning and found the book very cathartic, as - at the grand old age of thirty-seven, I am going through perimenopause, and often feel like committing a few homicides myself. I have, however, managed to keep a lid on my self-righteous killing spree - for now... (Be warned)
The chapters are short and each one is named, which I liked. The story is told from the pov's of Debbi and Jerry which kept the story moving and fresh. Although I liked Debbi's pov, I think if we didn't also have Jerry's, there could be a risk of Debbi coming a bit whingy, as it is, you can see exactly why Debbi feels the way that she does! It was interesting seeing Debbi's conversations with her friends and then Jerry's conversations with his in comparison - if this is anything to go by (and I think it is) men and women really are from different planets! Although, having said that - when you dig a bit deeper, it's not really a men vs women issue. It's about people vs prejudice!
I enjoyed the dark humour in this book and the references to Donald Trump, it gave me feels of the Santa Clarita Diet for some reason - and on that note, if the book were ever adapted for a Netflix series, please, please, please cast Drew Barrymore in the role of Debbie. Please...
My thanks to the author and BooksGoSocial for my advance copy to read and review via Netgalley. Out now!!
May 19, 2023
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At 47, fulltime housewife and part-time painter Debbi Dickerson is suffering the worst of menopause. She’s a case study for menopause, suffering all the symptoms relentlessly. Her teenage children, Brad and Chelsea, don’t care about her, and her cop husband Jerry is having an affair, though she doesn’t know that yet.
It seems that there is only one relief from her symptoms and the misery they inflict, and that is giving vent to rage. Very soon, Debbi begins to hear Ted-talks, imaginary talks by Ted Bundy that egg her on. But when bodies begin to drop dead and Jerry is given the case, what’s an upcoming serial killer to do?
The book is set during the presidency of one of the most sexist presidents the US has ever had. This dark comedy has been written in a light-hearted, fantastical vein, that stops short of going into the implications of snuffing life out.
Beneath the breezy tone, there are issues of significance being raised. How there is much ado about sex and not enough emotional connection in marriages.
This was a thriller with a higher goal, to blow the dust off the misconceptions surrounding menopause, albeit in a darkly comic way. The book throws light on how so many of modern pharma’s solution to the travails of menopause are just experimental. It also puts the spotlight on real issues such as opioid addiction, ageing and the rejection and discrimination that menopausal women face.
The authors bring their own female and male gender-centric perspectives to the writing. This is an asset, especially given the exaggerated nature of Debbi’s situation. In fact, between the two of them, Jerry and Debbi represent the pro- and anti-Trump support groups.
The chapter names were fun and funky, often referencing popular songs. The narrative referenced lines and ideas from popular books and movies such as Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, Dylan Thomas’ poem, Rage, Rage, Against the Dying of the Night, Gone With The Wind, Silence of the Lambs, Aretha Franklin’s songs etc. Lorena Bobbit who added the word, Bobbitisation, to the dictionary, also finds a place here.
The book was very long, but it didn’t feel tedious, thanks to the writing.
It’s easy to sympathise with Debbi, even though she’s far from perfect. For one, Jerry is no paragon of excellence himself. He is an unabashed racist, faithless in his marriage and secretly a criminal. Egged on by her menopause woes, we find ourselves sympathising with her plight, and watching to see how she reacts to situations around her.
From being an accidental killer, Debbi morphs into a deliberate killer in front of our eyes, and the transformation is believable. Of course, the menopause symptoms described here are highly exaggerated. I doubt any woman suffers every symptom attributed to menopause, certainly not to the heightened extent that poor Debbi suffers.
The authors do not glorify Debbi, letting a minor character do that instead. But Debbi is punished for the impunity with which she kills with the sight of best friend, Ellen, slowly declining in health as cancer ravages her.
There was humour, as in Debbi’s use of the coffee enema. Of course, the humour in this case was slapstick but it worked well.
The book needed some proofreading. In one place, the author refers to a whole ‘gambit’ of symptoms; it should have been gamut.
I never thought I’d root for a killer but that’s just what these two co-authors made me do. I would definitely read other books they write.
At 47, fulltime housewife and part-time painter Debbi Dickerson is suffering the worst of menopause. She’s a case study for menopause, suffering all the symptoms relentlessly. Her teenage children, Brad and Chelsea, don’t care about her, and her cop husband Jerry is having an affair, though she doesn’t know that yet.
It seems that there is only one relief from her symptoms and the misery they inflict, and that is giving vent to rage. Very soon, Debbi begins to hear Ted-talks, imaginary talks by Ted Bundy that egg her on. But when bodies begin to drop dead and Jerry is given the case, what’s an upcoming serial killer to do?
The book is set during the presidency of one of the most sexist presidents the US has ever had. This dark comedy has been written in a light-hearted, fantastical vein, that stops short of going into the implications of snuffing life out.
Beneath the breezy tone, there are issues of significance being raised. How there is much ado about sex and not enough emotional connection in marriages.
This was a thriller with a higher goal, to blow the dust off the misconceptions surrounding menopause, albeit in a darkly comic way. The book throws light on how so many of modern pharma’s solution to the travails of menopause are just experimental. It also puts the spotlight on real issues such as opioid addiction, ageing and the rejection and discrimination that menopausal women face.
The authors bring their own female and male gender-centric perspectives to the writing. This is an asset, especially given the exaggerated nature of Debbi’s situation. In fact, between the two of them, Jerry and Debbi represent the pro- and anti-Trump support groups.
The chapter names were fun and funky, often referencing popular songs. The narrative referenced lines and ideas from popular books and movies such as Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, Dylan Thomas’ poem, Rage, Rage, Against the Dying of the Night, Gone With The Wind, Silence of the Lambs, Aretha Franklin’s songs etc. Lorena Bobbit who added the word, Bobbitisation, to the dictionary, also finds a place here.
The book was very long, but it didn’t feel tedious, thanks to the writing.
It’s easy to sympathise with Debbi, even though she’s far from perfect. For one, Jerry is no paragon of excellence himself. He is an unabashed racist, faithless in his marriage and secretly a criminal. Egged on by her menopause woes, we find ourselves sympathising with her plight, and watching to see how she reacts to situations around her.
From being an accidental killer, Debbi morphs into a deliberate killer in front of our eyes, and the transformation is believable. Of course, the menopause symptoms described here are highly exaggerated. I doubt any woman suffers every symptom attributed to menopause, certainly not to the heightened extent that poor Debbi suffers.
The authors do not glorify Debbi, letting a minor character do that instead. But Debbi is punished for the impunity with which she kills with the sight of best friend, Ellen, slowly declining in health as cancer ravages her.
There was humour, as in Debbi’s use of the coffee enema. Of course, the humour in this case was slapstick but it worked well.
The book needed some proofreading. In one place, the author refers to a whole ‘gambit’ of symptoms; it should have been gamut.
I never thought I’d root for a killer but that’s just what these two co-authors made me do. I would definitely read other books they write.
March 6, 2023
Okay this book wasn’t at all what I had expected, but I have to say I loved it. It’s probably one of the worst serial killer books I have ever read, and trust me I’ve read a lot, but there were so many holes in this side of the book it was unreal.
However as I said above I did absolutely love this book. It tackled a very difficult and sensitive subject whilst at the same time it had so much humour in it that I laughed until my sides hurt.
Onto the plot. Debbi has just him menopause and it seems to have turned her into a completely different person. With the hot flashes, the temper, the night sweats and many more symptoms she is unable to control Debbi finds the one thing that helps her is murdering people.
Okay the first one was an accident but now Debbi has started she can’t stop and the more people she kills the more Debbi enjoys the taste of it.
Then there is Jerry a policeman just turned detective who is about to be landed with a serial killer case. As Jerry begins to investigate he realises that his wife could be the serial killer. At first Jerry is in denial it can’t be Debbi but soon he is able to link her to every single murder case even if the evidence is just circumstantial. How is it possible that Jerrys big case break maybe the thing that undoes his whole career. Has he really been living with a serial killer and not known it as well as hiding evidence that could compromise the whole investigation.
I disliked Jerrys character so much. He has zero interest or compassion for women’s health, he acted all high and mighty but he had a few secrets of his own that he couldn’t afford to come out, but of course he did.
I loved the way this story came out. Jerry got his comeuppance whilst Debbi got her happily ever after. I cannot relate to Debbi and what she went through as I haven’t hit the menopause stage yet but I hope to hell that I don’t suffer the way she did and for anyone who is you have my deepest sympathy.
Thank you to NetGalley, bold world books, the publisher and the authors for an advance copy of this book in exchange for this review.
However as I said above I did absolutely love this book. It tackled a very difficult and sensitive subject whilst at the same time it had so much humour in it that I laughed until my sides hurt.
Onto the plot. Debbi has just him menopause and it seems to have turned her into a completely different person. With the hot flashes, the temper, the night sweats and many more symptoms she is unable to control Debbi finds the one thing that helps her is murdering people.
Okay the first one was an accident but now Debbi has started she can’t stop and the more people she kills the more Debbi enjoys the taste of it.
Then there is Jerry a policeman just turned detective who is about to be landed with a serial killer case. As Jerry begins to investigate he realises that his wife could be the serial killer. At first Jerry is in denial it can’t be Debbi but soon he is able to link her to every single murder case even if the evidence is just circumstantial. How is it possible that Jerrys big case break maybe the thing that undoes his whole career. Has he really been living with a serial killer and not known it as well as hiding evidence that could compromise the whole investigation.
I disliked Jerrys character so much. He has zero interest or compassion for women’s health, he acted all high and mighty but he had a few secrets of his own that he couldn’t afford to come out, but of course he did.
I loved the way this story came out. Jerry got his comeuppance whilst Debbi got her happily ever after. I cannot relate to Debbi and what she went through as I haven’t hit the menopause stage yet but I hope to hell that I don’t suffer the way she did and for anyone who is you have my deepest sympathy.
Thank you to NetGalley, bold world books, the publisher and the authors for an advance copy of this book in exchange for this review.
March 12, 2023
This was undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read this year. Having recently experienced my first symptoms of menopause, I could completely empathise with how Debbi was feeling. I liked the way the symptoms and potential remedies were woven throughout the story. Becky and Ellen’s characters were well written and contrasted well with Becky preferring natural methods to counteract menopause and Ellen swearing by medication. The premise of the book was inspired, and the plot was well thought out. The fact that Debbi’s husband, Jerry, was a police officer left the reader constantly wondering if he would sense what was going on right under his nose as he investigated the cases.
The murders themselves made me smile- Debbi removing her bra and leaving the Pakistani man bewildered, using a salmon as a weapon, and getting rid of Kevin in the sewer. His decaying body filled with waste- eugh! There was just the right amount of humour peppered throughout. I liked the idea of the hideous, annoying cuckoo clock which sat in their kitchen, especially when it transpired that it had only been bought as a joke and it hadn’t been expected that they would keep it on the wall for many years. ‘ The cuckoo made a tight circle, then, seeing nothing of interest in the Dickerson kitchen, promptly returned to its tiny house to wait for nine ‘o’ clock to roll around.’
I loved the sub-plot where Debbi reinvents herself as Deborah LeCouer . The idea of abstract art was cleverly introduced by her friend, Ellen earlier in the book. Debbi creating art with the contents of her kitchen and broken plates was hilarious. I’m glad her art was appreciated by Andre, and she made some money.
I wasn’t sure about having Ted Bundy as her conscience. I wanted Debbi to be a strong, empowered female character and the addition of Ted took away from this. The ending was clever with Felicia the journalist idolising Debbi in her guise as serial killer and wishing to emulate her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be recommending it. I look forward to reading more work by these talented authors.
The murders themselves made me smile- Debbi removing her bra and leaving the Pakistani man bewildered, using a salmon as a weapon, and getting rid of Kevin in the sewer. His decaying body filled with waste- eugh! There was just the right amount of humour peppered throughout. I liked the idea of the hideous, annoying cuckoo clock which sat in their kitchen, especially when it transpired that it had only been bought as a joke and it hadn’t been expected that they would keep it on the wall for many years. ‘ The cuckoo made a tight circle, then, seeing nothing of interest in the Dickerson kitchen, promptly returned to its tiny house to wait for nine ‘o’ clock to roll around.’
I loved the sub-plot where Debbi reinvents herself as Deborah LeCouer . The idea of abstract art was cleverly introduced by her friend, Ellen earlier in the book. Debbi creating art with the contents of her kitchen and broken plates was hilarious. I’m glad her art was appreciated by Andre, and she made some money.
I wasn’t sure about having Ted Bundy as her conscience. I wanted Debbi to be a strong, empowered female character and the addition of Ted took away from this. The ending was clever with Felicia the journalist idolising Debbi in her guise as serial killer and wishing to emulate her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be recommending it. I look forward to reading more work by these talented authors.
March 1, 2023
Hormones can be hell.
The Menopause Murders is a rollicking tale of housewife Debbie Dickerson’s unexpected travail. Mother of two self-absorbed teenagers she is becoming disenchanted with her marriage and regrets the swamping of her early artistic ambitions by the unrewarding demands of domesticity. Debbie can rely on the support of a small friendship group of women around her own age and their shared wisdom from experience of different types of partnerships and different views about managing their personal and medical lives. And there lies conflict.
Debbie’s detective husband Jerry has found several outlets to compensate for his lack of professional achievements, in particular to spectacularly solve serious crimes.
Ignorant about menopause and unprepared for the onslaught of its most vicious symptoms Debbie’s life and personality change dramatically. In the midst of random hot flashes, she becomes involved on the periphery of a series of bizarre accidents that result in death. As the death toll mounts and no perpetrator has been identified, the press promotes the story of a serial killer in their midst with the nickname of Tacoma Terror.
The pace and mayhem of the narrative escalate with numerous twists. A many-layered story - perhaps an allegory – (it’s timeline fitting with Donald Trump’s election) it is laced through with hilarious contemporary references to politics, society in general and to art and music and film and unexpected visitors. The final resolutions are satisfying.
This is a novel for men as partners, family, and colleagues as well as for women. Underneath the murder stories, this novel will resonate with women of a certain age. And perhaps remind health care helpers of medication effects and encourage younger women to inform themselves of appropriate lifestyle choices and alert them to medication issues. As already mentioned, a many-layered tale that would translate powerfully to both big and little screens.
Pre-publication download received for review.
The Menopause Murders is a rollicking tale of housewife Debbie Dickerson’s unexpected travail. Mother of two self-absorbed teenagers she is becoming disenchanted with her marriage and regrets the swamping of her early artistic ambitions by the unrewarding demands of domesticity. Debbie can rely on the support of a small friendship group of women around her own age and their shared wisdom from experience of different types of partnerships and different views about managing their personal and medical lives. And there lies conflict.
Debbie’s detective husband Jerry has found several outlets to compensate for his lack of professional achievements, in particular to spectacularly solve serious crimes.
Ignorant about menopause and unprepared for the onslaught of its most vicious symptoms Debbie’s life and personality change dramatically. In the midst of random hot flashes, she becomes involved on the periphery of a series of bizarre accidents that result in death. As the death toll mounts and no perpetrator has been identified, the press promotes the story of a serial killer in their midst with the nickname of Tacoma Terror.
The pace and mayhem of the narrative escalate with numerous twists. A many-layered story - perhaps an allegory – (it’s timeline fitting with Donald Trump’s election) it is laced through with hilarious contemporary references to politics, society in general and to art and music and film and unexpected visitors. The final resolutions are satisfying.
This is a novel for men as partners, family, and colleagues as well as for women. Underneath the murder stories, this novel will resonate with women of a certain age. And perhaps remind health care helpers of medication effects and encourage younger women to inform themselves of appropriate lifestyle choices and alert them to medication issues. As already mentioned, a many-layered tale that would translate powerfully to both big and little screens.
Pre-publication download received for review.
March 19, 2023
I just loved The Menopause Murders, a well written and funny read with a twist at the end. Once I picked up the book, I couldn’t put it down! The book reveals how menopause is an important subject that needs to be explored by the public. The book chapters sparkle with brilliant dialogue with rich and intricate details.
Debbi, is an unfulfilled, married woman with two high schoolers, in the midst of menopause flare ups and suffering from SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, mood swings and depression. Adding insult to injury, she feels overwhelmed and neglected by her policeman husband Jerry, a homicide detective, who can’t see the migraine headaches and the physical misery Debbi is going through. He expects his breakfast on the table and crispy, real, bacon. All Jerry wish for is a real case to come his way in Pierce County so he can be promoted at his precinct. But Tacoma is a quiet town where no serial cases ever happen.
To Debbi, each insult Jerry heaps upon her is filed away, stuffed deep, into her soul. She fears these slings could burst at the wrong time as poisoned arrows. Her dreams of becoming a famous painter were dashed to become the dutiful wife he expects from her. Furthermore, she suspects Jerry is cheating on her since their sex life had gone out the door a long time ago.
Meanwhile, bodies begin to appear wherever Debbi is nearby while menopause burns as a furnace through her body. And Jerry finally gets to investigate the death of a man on the street not far from their neighborhood. From that point on, Debbi takes care of anyone crossing her path. The chapters begin slowly then speed up through the mishaps and accidents. An angry jogger is hit, a thief meets his death by the sea, and a would be rapist gets his comeuppance in a most ingenious way! Murder has reached a boiling point as Debbi burns with inflaming menopause!
Two thumbs up, and five stars for a most enjoyable read!
Debbi, is an unfulfilled, married woman with two high schoolers, in the midst of menopause flare ups and suffering from SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, mood swings and depression. Adding insult to injury, she feels overwhelmed and neglected by her policeman husband Jerry, a homicide detective, who can’t see the migraine headaches and the physical misery Debbi is going through. He expects his breakfast on the table and crispy, real, bacon. All Jerry wish for is a real case to come his way in Pierce County so he can be promoted at his precinct. But Tacoma is a quiet town where no serial cases ever happen.
To Debbi, each insult Jerry heaps upon her is filed away, stuffed deep, into her soul. She fears these slings could burst at the wrong time as poisoned arrows. Her dreams of becoming a famous painter were dashed to become the dutiful wife he expects from her. Furthermore, she suspects Jerry is cheating on her since their sex life had gone out the door a long time ago.
Meanwhile, bodies begin to appear wherever Debbi is nearby while menopause burns as a furnace through her body. And Jerry finally gets to investigate the death of a man on the street not far from their neighborhood. From that point on, Debbi takes care of anyone crossing her path. The chapters begin slowly then speed up through the mishaps and accidents. An angry jogger is hit, a thief meets his death by the sea, and a would be rapist gets his comeuppance in a most ingenious way! Murder has reached a boiling point as Debbi burns with inflaming menopause!
Two thumbs up, and five stars for a most enjoyable read!
March 2, 2023
The book's first few chapters are an eye-opener for all women as we have to run the gauntlet of menopause at some point. Initially, I liked and sympathised with Debbie and disliked Jerry, her husband, but as the book progressed I landed on the fence as I thought, get a grip woman, he is a man who hasn't a clue. The plot is strong but overdone on the whole murder scenario. I liked the idea of the plot and learning more about this woman who was driven to the edge of her reason due to her symptoms. Though I did question how you could be female and in your forties and not know a little about menopause, we are all different so I read on. I particularly liked the surprise element of the actual murders and the subplot involving Jerry was clever. The ending was not predictable and the book gained its fourth star for that. However the fifth star was lost due to the overkill of the pages describing Debbie's extreme symptoms and as already mentioned her lack of knowledge about another predictable event in women's lives - menopause along with the lack of humour in the book. The first few chapters were a little too wordy for me, I would have liked a more concise and active read. I think if the first three chapters were merged into one I would have hit the fifth star. Overall I enjoyed the book because it covers a topic that has been hidden for many years and only whispered about. I would like to thank the authors for giving me an advance review copy for free and would like to add that I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 21, 2023
The premise of this book was undoubtedly unique, and I applaud it for that. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, though I might’ve been anticipating/hoping it would have some “Why Women Kill” vibes. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with some of the choices made with this book. There were a lot of slower points that seemed just like filler to pad the book’s length. Many of the side characters were rather superfluous as well. The story might’ve been more successful as a novella.
Furthermore, Debbi wasn’t as murderous as the synopsis suggested. While she was undeniably crazy, the killings were honestly more accidents than murders, for the most part. And her husband was a confusing mix of idiot and genius that didn’t feel genuine. However, the book really lost me once the voice inside Debbi’s head was introduced. It was just weird and corny and didn’t fit at all. While the ending was shocking and interesting, I wasn’t fully convinced that it actually made sense.
Overall, this story had a brilliantly unique concept that was rather mediocrely executed. I do not recommend it.
*I received an ARC of this novel. This is my complete and honest review.*
Furthermore, Debbi wasn’t as murderous as the synopsis suggested. While she was undeniably crazy, the killings were honestly more accidents than murders, for the most part. And her husband was a confusing mix of idiot and genius that didn’t feel genuine. However, the book really lost me once the voice inside Debbi’s head was introduced. It was just weird and corny and didn’t fit at all. While the ending was shocking and interesting, I wasn’t fully convinced that it actually made sense.
Overall, this story had a brilliantly unique concept that was rather mediocrely executed. I do not recommend it.
*I received an ARC of this novel. This is my complete and honest review.*
March 5, 2023
This book wasn’t really what I expected. I loved the menopause side of it because I am experiencing that right now. 🥴 It showed a true representation of what it feels like. Thanks to menopause my anger and lack of patience has definitely increased….and honestly thoughts of murdering people for the simplest inconvenience has crossed my mind. 😏 But I think I was also hoping the murder side of the book would be the same kind of humor. But there was way too much death for me. Maybe one death would have been fine but there was a lot. It made the book seem to dark compared to light side of the menopause. The support group for menopausal wives was hilarious. Also where do I sign my husband up? The book was way too long. It was over 400 pages and definitely should have ended around 300 if not sooner. One thing I found ironic was the town Puyallup. I have been watching The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and that town was mentioned. I thought that was so weird! I went from never hearing of it to twice in one day.
March 8, 2023
Debbi Dickerson is a heroine women of a certain age can identify with. She has entered menopause with a bang-hot flashes from hell, insomnia, forgetfulness, and killer rage, literally. Add in annoying teenagers and cheating husband Jerry the Jerk and it's all too much for her. I laughed so hard throughout this book. Even the chapter names are funny. The characters are wonderful. Meek mild mousy Debbi turns killer when provoked even the slightest. Jerry the Jerk and his buddies are stereotypical good old boy cops with too much testosterone. And of course, there is hometown "hero' Ted Bundy. Even the victims are great the way they torment Debbi. They deserved it, didn't they? A jury of Debbi's menopausal peers would certainly agree. The writing style is easy to read. The methods of murder are unique and the dialog is believable. Thanks to Book Sirens for giving me a copy of this lighthearted (but true) look at menopause. This is my honest review that I am leaving voluntarily. I loved this book!
March 8, 2023
Dark Relatable Humor
*I received this book free from the authors, but this is my unbiased review.
Poor Debi suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder and an insensitive jerk of a husband who is cheating on her. Add every known menopause symptom known to humankind and you’ll understand the day she punches her way out of mousy-housewife syndrome.
But her unhinged anger doesn’t stop there.
Despite the mayhem and the internal “Ted talks” Debbi grows in confidence and her splashes of rage become works of art leading to a name change and a new life. But she must kill her husband first.
The partnership of authors Mary Maloney and Ed Markel pit stereotypical feminist against misogynistic males with a blend of hilarity and shocking madness, but they allow Andre to redeem the good guys.
I recommend this book to readers who aren’t squeamish or triggered by politics while enjoying a good chuckle.
Please seek help for your menopause symptoms and do not commit murders.
*I received this book free from the authors, but this is my unbiased review.
Poor Debi suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder and an insensitive jerk of a husband who is cheating on her. Add every known menopause symptom known to humankind and you’ll understand the day she punches her way out of mousy-housewife syndrome.
But her unhinged anger doesn’t stop there.
Despite the mayhem and the internal “Ted talks” Debbi grows in confidence and her splashes of rage become works of art leading to a name change and a new life. But she must kill her husband first.
The partnership of authors Mary Maloney and Ed Markel pit stereotypical feminist against misogynistic males with a blend of hilarity and shocking madness, but they allow Andre to redeem the good guys.
I recommend this book to readers who aren’t squeamish or triggered by politics while enjoying a good chuckle.
Please seek help for your menopause symptoms and do not commit murders.
March 18, 2023
With a title like that what woman could resist checking this book out? I couldn't, but I was sadly disappointed. I usually don't put my negative reviews on my blog here. I don't know why I don't, I probably should. But this book, well, the description caught me as well as the title. I thought I was in for a wild, dark, funny trip thru menopause and murder. What I got was chapter after chapter of depressing complaints about menopause, about her ass of a husband, who for being a police detective sure is clueless to what is right in front of him.
I wanted this to be funny & entertaining, it was slow & depressing instead. I admit I ended up DNF'ing at about the half-way mark, I just could not listen to one more complaint. Some may like this book, it isn't badly written, it just is not what I was wanting it to be I guess.
Thank you to Books Go Social and to Net Galley for the free ARC, I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.
I wanted this to be funny & entertaining, it was slow & depressing instead. I admit I ended up DNF'ing at about the half-way mark, I just could not listen to one more complaint. Some may like this book, it isn't badly written, it just is not what I was wanting it to be I guess.
Thank you to Books Go Social and to Net Galley for the free ARC, I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.
March 6, 2023
This book was just not my style. I did not feel it was funny at all. I guess my sense of humor is quite different from the authors'. I also felt the menopause experience was way over dramatized. I have experienced it and it was nothing like Debbie experienced. No one I have talked to, friends and relatives, had such dramatic experiences. And that Debbie did not know what was happening to her and was not familiar with medications and HRT is hard to believe.
One aspect of the book I did appreciate was all the information it contained about the pros and cons of the various ways people treat the experience.
There is dark humor in the story but I would not describe the book as hilarious.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
One aspect of the book I did appreciate was all the information it contained about the pros and cons of the various ways people treat the experience.
There is dark humor in the story but I would not describe the book as hilarious.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
March 8, 2023
First, I’m impressed by good grammar and spelling, and I didn’t come across any errors. The story has a compelling idea, and it kept me wanting to read. There were different characters who seemed appropriate for the murder at different times throughout. Possibly it takes more time than necessary to get to who victim and murderer are, but it kept me wondering, not bored. The characters, even though stereotyped are well drawn and full. It felt reasonable for them to be stereotypical. They’re shown well enough to make them believable and interesting. The place was also shown well, and the claustrophobic, suffocating nature of the home and in particular the bedroom is clear. One of the few problems I had is that I didn’t realize women knew so little about menopause. That I became able to accept this through the reading shows good storytelling.
January 12, 2024
I enjoyed this story with all the characters within. The main characters were Debbi Dickerson and Jerry Dickinson.
Debbi Dickerson is a house wife that has two kids and a husband.When she turns forty- seven she start having menopause problems. She not sure how to handle this new changes in her life. She asks her friends that she been scrapbooking with to give some advice on how to survive this but nothing seems to help but one thing.
Jerry Dickinson lives with his wife and their two children. He work as a homicide detective. While at work he is sent on an assignment to find out what has happened close by. But the more he looks into this assignment he becomes more puzzled by it.
This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure and suspense throughout. There were quite a few laughs throughout.
I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
Debbi Dickerson is a house wife that has two kids and a husband.When she turns forty- seven she start having menopause problems. She not sure how to handle this new changes in her life. She asks her friends that she been scrapbooking with to give some advice on how to survive this but nothing seems to help but one thing.
Jerry Dickinson lives with his wife and their two children. He work as a homicide detective. While at work he is sent on an assignment to find out what has happened close by. But the more he looks into this assignment he becomes more puzzled by it.
This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure and suspense throughout. There were quite a few laughs throughout.
I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
January 14, 2025
I really enjoyed this book, even though it wasn't quite what I expected. I laughed out loud several times. Having lived my entire life in the area where the story is set, there were many references to places I've been, which drew me even further into the story, including teaching people how to pronounce Puyallup and many other city names around here.
The book was very well written, but it did get a little over-the-top in some places, especially after all of the murders. I found it funny that some of the women going through menopause were hallucinating talking to Mark Harmon as Ted Bundy. The first role I ever saw Mark in was when he played Ted Bundy in The Deliberate Stranger, which created both my love of Mark Harmon and my interest in serial killers. (Given that I grew up in the shadows of both Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgeway, my interest in serial killers isn't too weird...I hope.)
The book was very well written, but it did get a little over-the-top in some places, especially after all of the murders. I found it funny that some of the women going through menopause were hallucinating talking to Mark Harmon as Ted Bundy. The first role I ever saw Mark in was when he played Ted Bundy in The Deliberate Stranger, which created both my love of Mark Harmon and my interest in serial killers. (Given that I grew up in the shadows of both Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgeway, my interest in serial killers isn't too weird...I hope.)
February 5, 2023
The Menopause Murders is a super funny wild story that combines humor with serious issues. Set at the time of Trump's inauguration and the Women's March, it brings to the forefront important issues of ageism, #metoo, women's health, HRT dangers, and misogyny. In addition, with 5000 women a day in the US alone "entering menopause," the way the book tackles the prejudices, misinformation, taboos, rotten attitudes, and discrimination shown women dealing with menopause helps bring a healthy (if not hysterical) perspective. All in all, laughter is the best medicine. If you're going through menopause, or your partner is, you can spell "relief" by following Debbi Dickerson's transformation from mouse to empowered woman.
February 25, 2023
I loved this book. Although menopausal me hasn't experienced the rage Debbi Dickerson does in this book, the emotions Mary portrays in her writing are believable, if a little over the top. But that was the point. This is a light-hearted romp through menopause that amuses, entertains and delights the reader, drawing them into the story. Just on the quiet, I think it's safe to say that men go through their own menopause, as the reader may see in the character of Debbi's husband.
I only gave four stars because the book could do with a good proofreading, but otherwise it was a delightfully hilarious read that I highly recommend to all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I only gave four stars because the book could do with a good proofreading, but otherwise it was a delightfully hilarious read that I highly recommend to all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 28, 2023
This whole book was a fun, cathartic experience. I really found myself rooting for Debbi and feeling seeing and understood. It’s nice to have a little dark comedy when you’re dealing with menopause.
I wish I’d had a heads-up about the fact that Debbi’s husband is obsessed with Ted Bundy, and so his name is brought up throughout the book. I personally am squeamish about anything to do with real serial killers, so I would have enjoyed the book much more if Ted Bundy hadn’t been mentioned. There were enough scenes that were lighthearted and fun to make up for it. I finished it the afternoon I bought it.
Thanks to BookSirens for providing me an advance review copy for free, I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I wish I’d had a heads-up about the fact that Debbi’s husband is obsessed with Ted Bundy, and so his name is brought up throughout the book. I personally am squeamish about anything to do with real serial killers, so I would have enjoyed the book much more if Ted Bundy hadn’t been mentioned. There were enough scenes that were lighthearted and fun to make up for it. I finished it the afternoon I bought it.
Thanks to BookSirens for providing me an advance review copy for free, I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 3, 2023
The Menopause Murders, through poignant comedy, explores deep themes of sexism, ageism, and self-image issues that millions of women (and men!)—particularly those of the baby boomer generation—are facing daily and struggling with, in order to find sense, meaning, and sanity amid the insanity that is our current political and cultural state.
Debi is completely useless in this thread of mania caused by menopause. Jerry is her cheating husband who is a detective on the police force.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
Debi is completely useless in this thread of mania caused by menopause. Jerry is her cheating husband who is a detective on the police force.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
March 4, 2023
If I could give this book a zero I would. This book is meant to be funny but it is NOT AT ALL!
This was my first DNF of the year (if you're unaware what that means it's Did Not Finish).
Both main characters were idiots.. like neither has never heard of menopause (seriously? And Jerri, the husband, had a double major in computer science so how dumb can you really be?)
Jerri was a racist, sexist husband who was not only UNSYMPATHETIC towards his wife (Debbi) but was also cheating on her with an idiot coworker of his.
The first murder was like GO DEBBI! But after the third, it was just repetitive and stupid.
I do not recommend this book at all... Sorry
This was my first DNF of the year (if you're unaware what that means it's Did Not Finish).
Both main characters were idiots.. like neither has never heard of menopause (seriously? And Jerri, the husband, had a double major in computer science so how dumb can you really be?)
Jerri was a racist, sexist husband who was not only UNSYMPATHETIC towards his wife (Debbi) but was also cheating on her with an idiot coworker of his.
The first murder was like GO DEBBI! But after the third, it was just repetitive and stupid.
I do not recommend this book at all... Sorry
April 17, 2023
This novel is intentionally ridiculous, but it's actually pretty enjoyable. Considering the premise, there's a built-in audience for this (myself included), but even women who haven't reached middle age, as well as men, will likely get a kick out of it. The murders are a bit out there and a couple of them are actually funny. Plus, it's easy to identify with the protagonist to some degree - the annoyances of both life and the change of life. It did feel at times like the authors were trying to show how much they knew about menopause, so that could have been dialed back a bit. And the husband is an absolute jerk, but he's obviously not meant to be the least bit sympathetic or likable anyway.
February 10, 2023
This book is dark humor. Imagine Santa Clarita Diet. Debbi is going through menopause at its worse and nothing helps. Nothing except murder! The things that happen in this book!
Her husband Jerry is a total jerk. He is a self centered misogynist whose biggest dream is to catch a serial killer. Well jokes on him. The case takes him on quite a trail and he's not quite up to the task.
If you like dark humor, if you enjoy the occasional dark thought of sticking it to the men who deserve it, if you just enjoy a funny romp you should check this book out!
Her husband Jerry is a total jerk. He is a self centered misogynist whose biggest dream is to catch a serial killer. Well jokes on him. The case takes him on quite a trail and he's not quite up to the task.
If you like dark humor, if you enjoy the occasional dark thought of sticking it to the men who deserve it, if you just enjoy a funny romp you should check this book out!
February 17, 2023
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I liked this book, it was fun, very stereotypical and over the top!
Frankly, I enjoyed reading a book about menopause. So many of us suffer through it and it’s rarely talked about.
I really liked Jerry’s chapters and found myself lol.
Debbi’s chapters were too far-fetched. I didn’t appreciate the meds cause cancer sections.
Also, many French words were misspelled or grammatically incorrect. I wished the authors had researched properly
For example heart is coeur and not couer.
I liked this book, it was fun, very stereotypical and over the top!
Frankly, I enjoyed reading a book about menopause. So many of us suffer through it and it’s rarely talked about.
I really liked Jerry’s chapters and found myself lol.
Debbi’s chapters were too far-fetched. I didn’t appreciate the meds cause cancer sections.
Also, many French words were misspelled or grammatically incorrect. I wished the authors had researched properly
For example heart is coeur and not couer.
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