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ctasala's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emintobooks's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leebeeloves's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
anki47's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
katreader's review against another edition
4.0
MURDER SHE WROTE: DEATH ON THE EMERALD ISLE
By Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
The Fifty-Sixth Murder She Wrote Mystery
When an injury sidelines the American guest speaker at the Belfast Book Fair, Jessica Fletcher graciously steps in. When her neighbor, Maeve, hears she's headed to Ireland, she requests Jessica visit her family in nearby Bushmills and present them with paintings created by their departed grandfather. Jessica is happy to extend her visit, especially as Maeve is making arrangements. But turning over the paintings becomes a more challenging task as Jessica is faced not only with family business drama, but the fact that she finds Maeve's cousin dead in his car...murdered. As Jessica waits to present the paintings, she can't help but get caught up in the murder investigation.
I've loved Jessica Fletcher for decades and with this fifty-sixth entry into the series I get to love a lot more characters. From the charming hoteliers, the always helpful Owen, and the cheerful potato peeler who knows everything there is to know in the village to the French businessmen also sidelined by the murder, somewhat reminding me of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they wait around, all add appeal.
While I enjoy spending time in Cabot Cove I like armchair traveling even further afield, this time to Northern Ireland. The glorious descriptions and time Jessica spent simply being a tourist made me feel as if I was there with her; shopping in quaint shops, listening to traditional music, and seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway. Me, I'd be quick to go on the distillery tour! In addition to being a great mystery, DEATH ON THE EMERALD ISLE is also a great travel promotion! I also enjoyed the real life author tidbits quietly thrown in, such as Jess's appearance and her time at the book festival.
The mystery itself was compelling and continuing family dynamics fueled the tension in the story. Jessica is clever and works with the police, not against them. I love her laid back style of investigation, balanced with the methods of her new sidekick, the effervescent Maggie.
MURDER SHE WROTE: DEATH ON THE EMERALD ISLE is a delightful mystery with the bonus of a trip to Northern Ireland. Fans new and old will have fun as Jessica explores a new location and solves another murder.
By Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
The Fifty-Sixth Murder She Wrote Mystery
When an injury sidelines the American guest speaker at the Belfast Book Fair, Jessica Fletcher graciously steps in. When her neighbor, Maeve, hears she's headed to Ireland, she requests Jessica visit her family in nearby Bushmills and present them with paintings created by their departed grandfather. Jessica is happy to extend her visit, especially as Maeve is making arrangements. But turning over the paintings becomes a more challenging task as Jessica is faced not only with family business drama, but the fact that she finds Maeve's cousin dead in his car...murdered. As Jessica waits to present the paintings, she can't help but get caught up in the murder investigation.
I've loved Jessica Fletcher for decades and with this fifty-sixth entry into the series I get to love a lot more characters. From the charming hoteliers, the always helpful Owen, and the cheerful potato peeler who knows everything there is to know in the village to the French businessmen also sidelined by the murder, somewhat reminding me of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they wait around, all add appeal.
While I enjoy spending time in Cabot Cove I like armchair traveling even further afield, this time to Northern Ireland. The glorious descriptions and time Jessica spent simply being a tourist made me feel as if I was there with her; shopping in quaint shops, listening to traditional music, and seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway. Me, I'd be quick to go on the distillery tour! In addition to being a great mystery, DEATH ON THE EMERALD ISLE is also a great travel promotion! I also enjoyed the real life author tidbits quietly thrown in, such as Jess's appearance and her time at the book festival.
The mystery itself was compelling and continuing family dynamics fueled the tension in the story. Jessica is clever and works with the police, not against them. I love her laid back style of investigation, balanced with the methods of her new sidekick, the effervescent Maggie.
MURDER SHE WROTE: DEATH ON THE EMERALD ISLE is a delightful mystery with the bonus of a trip to Northern Ireland. Fans new and old will have fun as Jessica explores a new location and solves another murder.
suzydemric's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the setting and premise of this one. It will be the last though of the series for me. Loved the nostalgia when I initially started reading them, but will find another cozy series to engage me.
readerette's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Jessica is mildly out of character in this story, far too little standing up for herself and too much private sneering.
Aside from that, this feels like a typical plot and set of side characters from the TV series. Perhaps too light on references to other times she's been to Ireland, connected with Irish people, or her cousin Emma to feel continuous with the TV series, but it's not a major fault.
Aside from that, this feels like a typical plot and set of side characters from the TV series. Perhaps too light on references to other times she's been to Ireland, connected with Irish people, or her cousin Emma to feel continuous with the TV series, but it's not a major fault.