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A review by neuroqueer
Ten Dead Comedians: A Murder Mystery by Fred Van Lente
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Plot 💭:
* Intriguing Start, UnFun Everything Else
Writing Style ✍️:
* Easy but Dull to Read
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Unremarkable
Structure 🏗️:
* Multiple Third Person POVs
Setting 🌏:
* Contemporary Setting
* Isolated Tropical Getaway
Characters 🎭:
* Flat & Stereotypical
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Visually Represents the Story/Genre
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts 🗣:
* Who Do I Root For?: The mystery drew me in but the terrible characters prevented me from engaging. These are the worst stereotypes of different groups of people. The sad part? They were not even hate-able enough for me to be satisfied when they each get bumped off
* Throwing Tomatoes: If the humor used in the book was intentional, it didn't hit. I didn't laugh, smirk, or think any line was clever. There is some crude, politically incorrect humor. I DO think politically incorrect humor can be done, it just wasn't done well.
* Missed The Mark: The mystery had a lot of potential but the characters undermined it
Rating: C
* Intriguing Start, UnFun Everything Else
Writing Style ✍️:
* Easy but Dull to Read
Pace & Pacing ⏱️:
* Unremarkable
Structure 🏗️:
* Multiple Third Person POVs
Setting 🌏:
* Contemporary Setting
* Isolated Tropical Getaway
Characters 🎭:
* Flat & Stereotypical
Book Cover 🖼️:
* Visually Represents the Story/Genre
Triggers/Content Warnings ⚠️:
* Murder
Target Audience 🎯:
* Adult
Thoughts 🗣:
* Who Do I Root For?: The mystery drew me in but the terrible characters prevented me from engaging. These are the worst stereotypes of different groups of people. The sad part? They were not even hate-able enough for me to be satisfied when they each get bumped off
* Throwing Tomatoes: If the humor used in the book was intentional, it didn't hit. I didn't laugh, smirk, or think any line was clever. There is some crude, politically incorrect humor. I DO think politically incorrect humor can be done, it just wasn't done well.
* Missed The Mark: The mystery had a lot of potential but the characters undermined it
Rating: C