Pam

This is an easy and enjoyable read. I have to say that some of the characters are very relatable. I may even try the recipe for the coconut cake.

I think I have found a new favorite defective in Inspector Montalbano. Then again maybe not, no one can replace Hercule Poirot. And I think the Inspector can agree with that.

I am a pretty big fan of the show, Murdoch Mysteries, and this is the first book the series is based on that I have read. That said, I had to adjust my thinking quite a bit as there were some big differences between the show and the series. So I am basing my review solely on the book.

While this book is part of a series, it also works well as a stand alone book, given the time gap between this book and the previous ones. The characters are a believable lot. The setting is also believable.

I was not surprised by who the culprit is/was. I had him figured out early on, but I didn't want to believe it. Though he got what he deserved in the end. I will say that there were historical details I didn't think about prior to reading this book.

I found this to be an easy read, the characters believable.

The story was interesting, the criminal behind the break-in surprised me. The “romance” was ok. Overall I have issues with how some of the characters were presented. Hazel Marie came across as a selfish brat in many ways. Lillian spoke as though the book was set in the 1950s or 1960s.

An easy read, which is perfect for the busy holidays. I enjoyed it, though there were a few parts that felt as though I had read them before in a different book. Could just be me though.

The overall story was ok, easy read and all. I take issue with some of the characters, they just seemed to grate my nerves (not sure why). It was easy to see from the beginning that Mia and Garrett were going to get together by the end of the book. While other characters in the book had names that I feel are historically accurate, but I don't believe Mia and Garrett aren't names that would have been used in that time period.

I enjoyed the story for the most part. The flow was a bit choppy as it kept skipping around. And the bits about the slave poet had nothing to do with the story (as far as I could tell).

Another great adventure from Uncle Rick. It's great to see Apollo, I mean Lester, growing and developing as a human. I did not like one part, and almost threw my book in anger and frustration. But I stuck with it and a chapter later received some happy news.

While I enjoyed most of the book, I did feel as though it dragged on a bit. Especially once Jerry was healed.

A great introduction to the series. I will say I found the who dunnit part a bit surprising, as some of the characters are barely mentioned in most of the book.

I have read another book in this series prior to this one and I enjoyed it as well.

I found the story an easy and enjoyable read.

Hated the main characters, gave up by page 100.

I enjoyed how quick of a read this was. And it was fairly easy to read. The reason I gave this 3 stars is that I feel like there was so much missing, like it was the treatment sent to the publisher to get them to actually publish the book.

This was a book suggested to me by Goodreads. It took me a while to even find a copy, let alone read it.

While reading the book I found a connection with a couple of the characters because of my 17 year old and issues she has had with a couple of friends recently.

I also have to say I love Eric's taste in music (I have a very similar taste). I also did not realize when the book was published and found myself confused when it was mentioned that one of the characters had served in Vietnam.

While I may not have liked the way some things were presented, I still found the book one that more people need to read.

This is a great summer read. It's easy, quick, enjoyable, and relatable.

Another wonderful tale from Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot. I will admit that I never saw it coming. Even when Poirot confronted the murderer with his deductions I refused to believe it was that person.

I'm not sure what the book was missing for me. Yes it's an easy, enjoyable read, but something was missing.

I enjoyed the majority of the book, hence the 3 star rating. But I feel as though something, ok lots, was missing.

I found it hard to keep up at times with the switching between present and past, especially when it had nothing to do with the story being told.

Something else that bothered me was the excessive detail in describing the settings. Like when Phoebe went to visit Father Jimbo, a simple statement of the rectory being worn or threadbare was all that was needed not 2 paragraphs describing the whole setting.

And while we may have gotten the who and how about Leonard's death we get no answers to the why. Sure it may have been hate, or an accident. But to me there was no real closure to most of the story. In many ways it felt as though I was reading a summary that was sent to the editor in hopes of getting a novel published, not a complete story.

I enjoyed this one. It was fun reading about Danny's journey as a Yes Man. It made me think about becoming a bit more of a Yea Woman.

I wish I could follow his train of thought, so maybe I could figure out whodunit before he tells me!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was nice that the crime scene was no where as disturbing as the last 2 books. I must say at 1 point I thought I knew who the criminal was, and second guessed myself multiple times. By the end I was totally confused who it was, and how they had done it. But my original guess had been correct. Well done!!

I will start off by saying when I picked up this boom I did not realize it was part if a series. And I can honestly say I didn't feel like I was missing anything by not reading the first few books in the series. I like when series work like that.

This story is told in 2 parts, one part in 1850-1860 Pennsylvania and the other in 2001 Pennsylvania. Between the 2 parts, I honestly enjoyed the part set in 1850-1860. I feel I would really enjoy reading the whole story of Hans, Anneke, and Gerda. The more modern story didn't really grab my attention or imagination other than a few parts with Summer at the archives.

I feel the story is aĺmost a cautionary tale about researching your family history and how it's not always what you grow up believing it to be. As someone who has done work on their family tree, I understand that by doing so you may lose some stories but you may also gain better ones.

I enjoyed this one almost as much as the rest of the series. I understand the need for closure, but seriously did some of the characters have to die? Or pass through Charley?

I found this story enchanting, and I want more. It's an easy read. One I think many people will enjoy.