Devi Nair
I absolutely adored Everytime I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack! I first read it on a flight and found myself wanting to hide the cover and not scare my neighbors with such a cheeky title. Haha! Eleanor Dash, the protagonist, is truly a delight, and the footnotes sprinkled throughout the book are nothing short of brilliant. They add such a unique and witty flavor to the story that I couldn’t get enough of them.
Naturally, then I had to listen to the audiobook version, and the narrator Elizabeth Evans absolutely did not disappoint. Her timing with the footnotes were so natural. It felt as if a close friend was telling me the story in person, sharing all the unfiltered commentary with perfect comic timing. The cozy, conversational vibe she creates made me almost forget I was listening to an audiobook rather than chatting with a friend.
The mystery itself is smooth and engaging, with a steady pace that never falters. The characters are wonderfully well-developed, even with their flaws. Through Eleanor’s narration and the footnotes, you feel exactly what the author wants you to feel for each character. After reading and listening to this book, I’m officially a fan of footnotes and their clever impact on storytelling.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.
I absolutely adored Everytime I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack! I first read it on a flight and found myself wanting to hide the cover and not scare my neighbors with such a cheeky title. Haha! Eleanor Dash, the protagonist, is truly a delight, and the footnotes sprinkled throughout the book are nothing short of brilliant. They add such a unique and witty flavor to the story that I couldn’t get enough of them.
Naturally, then I had to listen to the audiobook version, and the narrator Elizabeth Evans absolutely did not disappoint. Her timing with the footnotes were so natural. It felt as if a close friend was telling me the story in person, sharing all the unfiltered commentary with perfect comic timing. The cozy, conversational vibe she creates made me almost forget I was listening to an audiobook rather than chatting with a friend.
The mystery itself is smooth and engaging, with a steady pace that never falters. The characters are wonderfully well-developed, even with their flaws. Through Eleanor’s narration and the footnotes, you feel exactly what the author wants you to feel for each character. After reading and listening to this book, I’m officially a fan of footnotes and their clever impact on storytelling.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.