Reviews

Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

nadleoxx's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

grrrlbrarian's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

I thought I’d enjoy this satirical cosy mystery, but it’s so full of casual misogyny, fatphobia and classism, it might be better left in the past.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Fatphobia

Moderate: Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death and Alcohol

lornatheebooklover's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? No

2.25

lolo007's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

laura_n_'s review against another edition

mysterious fast-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

3.0

rachellynndanny's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.0

poirot0606's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

hlm24's review against another edition

adventurous

1.5

stormyanja's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

mauspenguin's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75