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Summary: A bit of a stylistic mishmash, but it seems to work.
Review: Even if the story line is a collection of flashbacks in different styles, the writing style itself is straightforward enough to move the book along. I would have liked a bit more attention to the murder plot, though. I loved the detail about the flea markets and the antiques, but at times it felt like Ruryk was more interested in writing a book about flea markets than she was in writing a murder mystery. But there were some great characterizations, and I liked the parallels of the losses the characters had experienced throughout their lives.
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Summary: A bit of a stylistic mishmash, but it seems to work.
Review: Even if the story line is a collection of flashbacks in different styles, the writing style itself is straightforward enough to move the book along. I would have liked a bit more attention to the murder plot, though. I loved the detail about the flea markets and the antiques, but at times it felt like Ruryk was more interested in writing a book about flea markets than she was in writing a murder mystery. But there were some great characterizations, and I liked the parallels of the losses the characters had experienced throughout their lives.
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Summary: Wonderful find
Review: This is a charming book. This author writes like an angel. Her characterisations are sound and believable. The plotting is interesting and compelling. The main protagonist is a woman in her sixties which is a wonderful change from the youthful PIs and amateur sleuths that exist in the majority of the mystery genre.I am pleased to have found a new series of mysteries to read. I look forward to the remaining books in the series.
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Summary: Wonderful find
Review: This is a charming book. This author writes like an angel. Her characterisations are sound and believable. The plotting is interesting and compelling. The main protagonist is a woman in her sixties which is a wonderful change from the youthful PIs and amateur sleuths that exist in the majority of the mystery genre. I am pleased to have found a new series of mysteries to read. I look forward to the remaining books in the series.
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Summary: Easy reading, enjoyable characters
Review: What is it that makes these books so much fun? The writing is not exceptional, but you can't loving this wisened, sensible woman (Cat Wilde) and her quirky cohorts. I liked this plot more than Whatever Happened to Jennifer Steele, and almost as much as Chicken Little was Right. All these books are very easy reading, perfect for busy new mothers, commuters, travelers, etc. I look forward to the next one!
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