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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'd seen really good reviews of this book and was excited to read it. However, I'm disappointed as it was a really good idea but it felt like a knock off of A Thursday Murder Club with elderly characters who are michevious and funny. I did like Felix and Mabel but I wanted more of him and his story. There were a lot of different characters so it was difficult to keep track off them all and follow the story to the end. The ending also felt quite rushed with a lot of secrets being unravelled and even though I was surprised Geoffrey was the main bad guy I guessed Hayley the Cleaner may have caused the wrong murder. I think this would make a good film but the book just wasn't that great.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
Exiteer – A person who sits with, supports, and bears witness to a client with terminal illness final moments. A client who has chosen to die by their own hand because their pain has become unbearable. An Exiteer in no way assists or enablers the person, but is simply there so they are not alone.
Senior citizen Felix Pink is an Exiteer, and has been one for 27 individuals. But when Felix enters the residence of his latest client a terrible mistake is made. One that sees Felix fleeing police. But was what happened a disastrous mix-up, an accident, or murder?
Sounds heavy doesn't it? But, believe it or not, Exit is on the lighter side of domestic noir – I would even go as far as to class it as a ‘cosy' mystery. Belinda Bauer has a flair for approaching serious, taboo and controversial topics in a fun and comedic manner. It worked for Snap, it worked for Rubbernecker and it worked for Exit. I can't count the number of times I chuckled to myself. Yes, there were some scenes surrounding end of life, dying, choosing to die, and ongoing grief which made me a little uncomfortable and emotional but they were written and conveyed with sensitively, dignity and respect.
The numerous quirky lovable characters (both human and animal) warmed my heart. I adored Felix the most, especially his newfound lease on life, the lengths he sought to make amends, and his entertaining, amusing, and poignant innermost thoughts. And, the way characters treated and deferred to their animals was the sweetest. Also, readers will recognise DC Calvin Bridge, DCI Kirsty King, and others. from another of Bauer's books – The Facts of Life and Death. I haven't read that one yet, but I'm keen as now.
The plot moved at a fairly swift pace with lots of action and unexpected plot developments, but the chapters involving gambling and bookies were a bit of a bore to say the least, and I don't think it was necessary to go into such an amount of detail. There were some clever twists and turns, including one early on that had me gasping in shock because I just couldn't believe it!
Regular readers of Belinda Bauer, and those new to her work, are going to be all in for Exit.
I'd like to thank Netgalley, Random House UK Transworld Publishers, and Belinda Bauer for the e-ARC.
Publication Date: 21st January, 2021.
Senior citizen Felix Pink is an Exiteer, and has been one for 27 individuals. But when Felix enters the residence of his latest client a terrible mistake is made. One that sees Felix fleeing police. But was what happened a disastrous mix-up, an accident, or murder?
Sounds heavy doesn't it? But, believe it or not, Exit is on the lighter side of domestic noir – I would even go as far as to class it as a ‘cosy' mystery. Belinda Bauer has a flair for approaching serious, taboo and controversial topics in a fun and comedic manner. It worked for Snap, it worked for Rubbernecker and it worked for Exit. I can't count the number of times I chuckled to myself. Yes, there were some scenes surrounding end of life, dying, choosing to die, and ongoing grief which made me a little uncomfortable and emotional but they were written and conveyed with sensitively, dignity and respect.
The numerous quirky lovable characters (both human and animal) warmed my heart. I adored Felix the most, especially his newfound lease on life, the lengths he sought to make amends, and his entertaining, amusing, and poignant innermost thoughts. And, the way characters treated and deferred to their animals was the sweetest. Also, readers will recognise DC Calvin Bridge, DCI Kirsty King, and others. from another of Bauer's books – The Facts of Life and Death. I haven't read that one yet, but I'm keen as now.
The plot moved at a fairly swift pace with lots of action and unexpected plot developments, but the chapters involving gambling and bookies were a bit of a bore to say the least, and I don't think it was necessary to go into such an amount of detail. There were some clever twists and turns, including one early on that had me gasping in shock because I just couldn't believe it!
Regular readers of Belinda Bauer, and those new to her work, are going to be all in for Exit.
I'd like to thank Netgalley, Random House UK Transworld Publishers, and Belinda Bauer for the e-ARC.
Publication Date: 21st January, 2021.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
