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A review by rgoth
A Body by the Lighthouse by Helen Cox
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this latest installment in the series. The book was a fast easy read and wasn't one I needed to think slot about which was exactly what I needed while reading this book, and I appreciated that Kitt's sister had a more prominent role in the story.
However, I felt that the book departed from the essence of the Yorkshire series, as it mostly took place at sea, and the banter between the characters that I initially enjoyed now felt excessive and grating.
I believe I would have enjoyed the book more if it had featured different characters, as it lacked the usual ties to Kitt's passion for literature and the other relationships that the women have back on land.
For me, this book lacked the elements that initially drew me to the series and had a rather thin plot. Cosy mysteries are meant to be just that – cosy. They don't need to be entirely realistic, but they should have some semblance of believability. The story expects us to believe that this "Scooby gang," as described in the book, could uncover crimes that had gone undetected for years and outsmart a major crime ring leader. I'm hopeful that the series will return to its earlier charm, as I do love the characters, but I'm unsure if I can commit to reading more books in the series.
However, I felt that the book departed from the essence of the Yorkshire series, as it mostly took place at sea, and the banter between the characters that I initially enjoyed now felt excessive and grating.
I believe I would have enjoyed the book more if it had featured different characters, as it lacked the usual ties to Kitt's passion for literature and the other relationships that the women have back on land.
For me, this book lacked the elements that initially drew me to the series and had a rather thin plot. Cosy mysteries are meant to be just that – cosy. They don't need to be entirely realistic, but they should have some semblance of believability. The story expects us to believe that this "Scooby gang," as described in the book, could uncover crimes that had gone undetected for years and outsmart a major crime ring leader. I'm hopeful that the series will return to its earlier charm, as I do love the characters, but I'm unsure if I can commit to reading more books in the series.