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There's been a lot of discussions about this book in the Golden Age discussion groups. The authors are all well known even if not all of them are mystery writers.
The task was not easy: Miss Marple is a sort prototype for any senior amateur sleuth and Agatha Christie is the most famous of the Queen of Mystery. You also have to consider that those were golden age mysteries and the puzzle and the psychology of the characters was fundamentals.
That said it worked. I didn't love all the stories but it was interesting read how different authors recreated this iconic character.
My favorite stories were by Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Val McDermid, and Ruth Ware as they wrote stories that worked as mysteries and were also able to reproduce the GAD atmosphere. Please note that almost all of the are mystery writer.
I think it's up to the future readers to decide what worked and what didn't.
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A fast paced, dark, and twisty story that doesn't spare gory details and brought to very dark places. It's told by the POV of the killer and of the pathologist.
It's tense and always kept me on the edge. I have to admit I didn't like being in the mind of the killer and the switch was always unexpected and suddent.
I found it gripping and well plotted.
Recommended.
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It's a compelling, entertaining, and romantic story that mixes a pinch of witchcraft, fantasy, and strong female characters.
A well plotted and gripping story that made me turn pages quite fast.
Recommended.
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I liked Good Juju and appreciated this book. I found interesting how the author interact with music and the different elements.
I also liked the women the author chose.
An excellent book, highly recommended.
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I liked the storytelling and the story in this book. They're heartwarming and very interesting.
I think that the pictures plays a relevant role but it was a pleasant and interesting read.
Recommended.
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A sweet, entertaining, and compelling historical romance set in the 60s. I liked the characters, rooted for them, and the plot was well developed.
Recommended.
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Even if I already read other books about hedge wtichcraft this one made me learn something new.
Well written and easy to follow.
Recommended.
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A gripping and fascinating thriller with elements of horror and folklore. It's gripping, fascinating, and kept me on the edge till the end.
It was an excellent read, highly recommended.
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I'm well over the target age but I read this book in one setting, found it quite creepy at times, and loved it.
Great atmosphere and characters, a gripping plot.
Highly recommended.
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I'm reading a lot of rom com and enjoying them as I need to escape. This is another good story, sweet and heartwarming.
Liked the well written characters and it was good to travel back to Applewell.
Recommended.
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