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jess_mango's review
3.0
The humor is a bit on the corny side in this mystery that is set in a bookstore. It was also quite predictable.
pulchro24's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
crafty_nivette's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
claritybear's review
4.0
I read this for readers advisory-trying to broaden my usefulness to patrons in search of recommendations-and I liked it, much to my surprise. It's quick and light and funny and of course the main character's name is Claire... Some bias I suppose-plus she loves scotch and she owns a bookstore, what more can I ask for? I'll be reading more of this series for sure, and it will be for my own pleasure not just for work :)
brooke4131's review
3.0
Strangled Prose started off with a bang, drawing me into the story and the life of Claire Malloy. I've always enjoyed mysteries that center around academia and this seemed so promising, but the book quickly spiraled downwards. Although the plot of a murdered romance writer was interesting, I really struggled to connect with a lot of the characters who had started out strong. Claire's interest in the murder seemed lackluster as did her interactions with other characters. Too bad this wasn't a better read.
verityw's review
3.0
Oh! Oh! This is fun. Don’t love the way it treated romance novels - because I do love them and I hate the snark they get - but liked the bookshop setting, the lead character and the mystery so I’ll try the second one and see.
emerion's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
dontmissythesereads's review
3.0
Book #85 read in 2006
While I enjoyed the mystery in this novel, I was a little put-off by the main character. She came across as cold and unlikable to the reader. However, every man in the book hit on her. I couldn't understand why she was so popular. I liked the plot enough to give the series another chance, and hopefully Claire will grow on me.
While I enjoyed the mystery in this novel, I was a little put-off by the main character. She came across as cold and unlikable to the reader. However, every man in the book hit on her. I couldn't understand why she was so popular. I liked the plot enough to give the series another chance, and hopefully Claire will grow on me.