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shareen17's review against another edition
3.0
Despite some things I didn't love about this book - the long exposition at the beginning of the book describing the case, over-reliance on dialog - I will probably read at least one more because of all the things I did like: dry humor; likable detective; rather clean, old-fashioned style. A murder-mystery writer whose latest book happens to be on a murder by poison is being tried for the murder by poison of her ex-lover. Amateur detective Peter Wimsey is convinced she's innocent. Plus he wants to marry her.
sherrahb's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
laz_'s review against another edition
4.0
more like 3.5-3.75 but ms. sayers you did it!!! we have reached an understanding!
shalini_gunnasan's review against another edition
5.0
Pretty obvious from the start who the villain was, but entertaining just the same.
melissa_who_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to the audiobook - thoroughly enjoyed the reader, also the story is very engaging. Miss Murchinson's exploits gave me some thrills - but she was very plausible when she got caught.
cmx's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Audible free, a decent whimsy mystery but a little long-winded. Ultimately finishes up with a nice typical flourish
smithological_stories's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I've never read much mystery and no Sayers. This was for a book challenge but I'm glad that I read it regardless. Sayers has such a fantastic writing style. The characters were witty and complex. I really enjoyed it.