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kcfromaustcrime's review
3.0
On the lighter than air side of the cozy spectrum this is a series that will appeal to readers who like a bit of self-aware silly in their crime fiction.
Third book in the Agatha Christie Book Club series, EVIL UNDER THE STARS, continues the adventures of a group of friends, linked by their shared love of the novels of Agatha Christie. When I reviewed the first novel it was littered with references and clues to Agatha Christie plots that were surprisingly missed by many of the club members, which at the time seemed a bit odd, but that's definitely been tightened up a lot here. It will help if you read the series in order though, as this is really more about the characters in some way - and there's a lot of them - and the connections are a bit complicated, so it would be better if you know them, and their backgrounds as you go through.
With servings of humour, love and longing, and a plot that's more than a bit of a hat-tip to the structures that Christie herself was fond of, EVIL UNDER THE STARS is told in a slightly arch manner which fits with the style of the series, the characters and the intent. Cute series, designed for and meeting the requirements of fans who like their crime on the very cozy side.
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/review/evil-under-stars-ca-larmer
Third book in the Agatha Christie Book Club series, EVIL UNDER THE STARS, continues the adventures of a group of friends, linked by their shared love of the novels of Agatha Christie. When I reviewed the first novel it was littered with references and clues to Agatha Christie plots that were surprisingly missed by many of the club members, which at the time seemed a bit odd, but that's definitely been tightened up a lot here. It will help if you read the series in order though, as this is really more about the characters in some way - and there's a lot of them - and the connections are a bit complicated, so it would be better if you know them, and their backgrounds as you go through.
With servings of humour, love and longing, and a plot that's more than a bit of a hat-tip to the structures that Christie herself was fond of, EVIL UNDER THE STARS is told in a slightly arch manner which fits with the style of the series, the characters and the intent. Cute series, designed for and meeting the requirements of fans who like their crime on the very cozy side.
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/review/evil-under-stars-ca-larmer
betweenpagesandcats's review
5.0
Such a good saga, honestly! I’m a little sad that this was the last book cause I really enjoyed the saga and plots and learned to loved the characters. Honestly, it’s so funny how much it resembles Agatha and how much homage is there to her without being a copy, is so original and enjoyable. I just love how the police officers never resolve the crimes but as expected is the book club who always put all the pieces together... over and over. And how the crime does not seem clear until it unfolds at the end, with the noisy book club explaining everything. It’s fiction with the reality of humanity, how a human reacts and being flawed. And love how this books are an homage to Miss Marple and not Poirot, who already has all the fame. Totally recommended!
havaska's review
4.0
Fun and quick read , I just skipped through the parts where Alicia was worrying about her love life . The rest of it was really good though and would love to read more from this book club.
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