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caqui_caqui's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Comestible
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
christellereadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first of the Agatha Raisin's series. I could not put it down. I can see how readers can become addicted to M C Beaton's characters and therefore books. I really enjoyed this easy read. You can easily love and hate Agatha Raisin at the same time. She is rude, selfish in a way and has trouble going from a high-flying PR Executive in London to a retired Agatha in a small village in the Cotswolds. There is no doubt I got attached to the characters. The AR books are a far cry from Agatha Christie's books, which I love, but they are still really good. Can't wait to read more on this village sleuth.
kimrader111's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun series to start. Agatha is unlikable at the beginning, but by the end you can't help but like her. I will be reading the next book soon.
sandravelascoc's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
leserin123's review against another edition
3.0
This series is not well written and has some issues, but it is entertaining and makes me very homesick for village life in the UK.
tondola's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, quircky, quick read. It somehow reminded me of Ian Sansom's book, inthat it is set in a small village where life is apparently very calm, but indeed it hosts the sameselection of homan cases, just in smaller numbers than a large city.
I'm glad one of my friends suggested this title to me
I'm glad one of my friends suggested this title to me
readingdormouse's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
woobaby's review against another edition
4.0
I took me awhile but Agatha Raisin finally grew on me. I will have to check out M.C. Beaton's other mystery series.
thebatster's review against another edition
1.0
Not sure why these are so popular. Absolutely dreadful writing, cardboard cut out characters and not much of a plot. Each to their own I suppose!
stephanieismoving's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute, light read mystery. Agatha Raisin reminds me of my Nana.