Reviews tagging 'Death'

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

92 reviews

tey_lynn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have not loved a cast of characters this much in a LONG time. Especially Vera, she’s the type of person I admire in real life. Really enjoyable, quick and easy read. My favorite book I’ve read this year!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Death, and Death of parent

bootrat's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

astralfeline's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Read this for book club this month and it was truly the perfect book club read. There's so many different trails and crumbs to try to figure out the mystery and I adored all the characters throughout the journey. The plot twist at the end wasn't expected though I had my suspicions. I loved the writing style and how humorous it was. I don't think I've read a book that has made me laugh this much throughout the ENTIRE book in a long time. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

ehmannky's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Just a genuinely funny and sweet book centered around the murder of a shitty man in an old woman's tea shop. Vera is such a fun lead and the supporting cast of characters is just delightful. It's a fun breezy beach read that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a sort of lighter read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse

inthebrineydeep's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Murder

kimveach's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

After recently reading some "heavier" books, this book was a delightful change.  I loved this quirky, cozy mystery.  Vera Wong is a delightful character, as were all her suspects.  A bonus was that I felt like I was back in San Francisco.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Murder, Terminal illness, Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Medical trauma

theliteraryteapot's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I tried the mystery/crime genre, a cosy one, and was not disappointed! I love tea and books featuring tea. I liked how the author tackled some more serious themes in a little cosy book, such as toxic marriage, parents' expectations and pressure, and motherhood. It was a really fun, and at times, quite emotional read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

k8lynn's review

emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Adored this book. I want Vera as my grandmother♥️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Grief

sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death

kailiyahknight's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Cursing, Death, Drug use, and Stalking