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katymvt's review
4.0
Interesting take on Scrooge's younger self. A little weird in places, but a thoroughly enjoyable read.
annewithabook's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I really love mysteries which take a look at fictional characters and turn their stories into murder mysteries, and this is a pretty enjoyable one. Even if it features Scrooge himself, there is a massive array of fictional characters from Dickins's other books, as well as Dickins himself (in this case, as a journalist who aids Scrooge). The mystery is great, and even though Scrooge isn't exactly likeable (when was he ever?), he does make for a compelling mystery protagonist. Saying that, his assistant Adelaide Owen was utterly annoying. It felt as if Oliver couldn't decide whether to make her an independent women ahead of her time or an emotional, useless women who follows Scrooge around. Because of that, I never felt like I understood or liked her character at all. This is still a fun mystery and if you are as much a fan of Dickins's work as I am, you will enjoy this book despite its imperfections.
bitchburgerbibliophile's review
3.0
I recieved this book through my Lit-Cube subscription box. This was an entertaining and fun read. I didn't love it(It was a bit slow at parts), but I liked it. I am a big Christmas Carol fan and this was an interesting take on a classic story/character. This book was the perfect one to read around Christmas.
labourgeois's review
3.0
This rollicking book zipped along like a roller coaster from beginning to end. No paragraph passed without a tip of the hat to Dickens, lurid moment or a full-on murder.
However, while this sort of book usually appeals to me, I found myself slogging a bit. I finished it because I'd been on the waiting list from the library since October. However, I think I just wasn't in the mood for something so... murdery.
However, while this sort of book usually appeals to me, I found myself slogging a bit. I finished it because I'd been on the waiting list from the library since October. However, I think I just wasn't in the mood for something so... murdery.
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