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I will give this points for its madcap tone but that wasn't the read I was looking for so my enjoyment was tempered. I think this would make for a great adaptation. Country house, a large cast of characters and running jokes ("...but not until after Christmas") and all the Christmas trimmings including mince pies (so many mince pies!). It could be fun and I'd likely love it but as a reader, I just didn't. I really wanted to puzzle this out but this story just really wasn't having it.
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I enjoyed this amusing and light festive mystery. Very entertaining.
I had a lot of fun in reading this novel, a mix of comedy of manners and mystery. It's a very entertaining story, full of fun and well plotted.
I loved the puzzled and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
I would be happy to read other books by this author, this one is strongly recommended.
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I loved the puzzled and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
I would be happy to read other books by this author, this one is strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
Murder After Christmas is an odd book. It’s full of holiday cheer – Santa Claus, mince pies, snow, Christmas decorations, and food. It’s funny, even if the jokes get a bit repetitive, and the characters are eccentric to say the least. The plot is twisty and turny and people act in all kinds of odd ways. The plot might be a bit overcomplicated and over the top, but I enjoyed it. It’s a fun, lighthearted, Christmassy read.
The investigation in the middle-third lagged, but the Christmas vibe was just right. An abundance of mince pies, chocolate boxes, Santa suits, and snowmen ring in the festive season in this irreverent country house mystery.
Absolutely fantastic. So many secrets and misdirections and a loopy family that throw in so many casual references to murdering poor old uncle Willie. Loved this one, probably my favourite of all the BLCC
Very much a 3.5* book. Good story, good characters and a very jolly and engaging style. (Audiobook)
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