Reviews

Manna from Hades by Carola Dunn

bookwormbev17's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

drizcoll's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was a nice cosy audiobook read for when I was falling asleep.

cariadreads's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

chelle493's review against another edition

So boring and the protagonists absent-mindedness was really irritating.

verityw's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this, the first book in Carola Dunn's Cornish mystery series. Like her Daisy Dalrymple series, it's murder mystery earlier in the century at its coziest - just what I needed for a light weekend read. I have the other two books in the series in my to read pile - and suspect they'll be getting read sooner rather than later.

miramanga's review against another edition

2.0

This was the most gentle murder mystery that I have ever read. The plot moved at a snail's pace. The forgetfulness of the protagonist meant that discussing a simple plot point took a few days. I was about as frustrated as the grumpy, rude DI Scumble.

We are told at the beginning of the tale that Eleanor Trewynn, our heroine, studied akido. This is a trick. The book is mostly about Eleanor losing her keys, forgetting things, Nick the artist's paintings, grumpy policemen and a plucky policewoman. It's very slow paced.

Aside from my grumbles it was a very relaxing, almost meditative read.

bellarose1279f's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-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

2.5

moiralyle's review

adventurous mysterious medium-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

4.0

matthew_p's review against another edition

2.0

A fun cozy mystery, but the protagonist's memory lapses were a bit precious and far too necessary to the plot. I'll probably read the second book, but may not be pursuing the series further than that.

emerion's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.0