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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
3.5
The story was interesting with fun characters and enjoyable 4th wall breaks. Very classic whodonit with pleasant romps around the city.
It did feel like an attempt at an Agatha Christie novel, especially with the reveal of the murder. The book losses me with it's racism and sexism.
The largest disappointment was the fantastical concept & excerpt with a mundane explanation and execution. The summary pulled me in with a toyshop that disappears! <Spoiler>Expecting some mystical interjection or at least a more shocking reveal. We get instead a simple, oh yeah we're just good at staging plus it's dark; it pulls the air out of your balloon.
It did feel like an attempt at an Agatha Christie novel, especially with the reveal of the murder. The book losses me with it's racism and sexism.
The largest disappointment was the fantastical concept & excerpt with a mundane explanation and execution. The summary pulled me in with a toyshop that disappears! <Spoiler>Expecting some mystical interjection or at least a more shocking reveal. We get instead a simple, oh yeah we're just good at staging plus it's dark; it pulls the air out of your balloon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
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