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Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland, #1)
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This was an awesome, fun-filled Traveling Sisters Group Read with Brenda, Norma, Lindsay, Susanne, JanB, Holly, Linda, and PorshaJo, and all the reviews can be found at “Two Sisters Lost In a Coulee Reading":
This book is just so phenomenally good! There are two mysteries going on at the same time � and the way these are woven together is exquisitely exceptional. It starts out with an editor (Susan) reading a client’s book prior to setting to work on it. So, we read along with her.
Then, a series of events pull us out of the mystery book she is reading and into a more immediate mystery � one that Susan becomes caught up in solving.
The novel Susan is reading is written along the classic lines of Agatha Christie’s Poirot novels. It is fascinating and filled with enough suspects, clues, and red herrings to make any classic mystery fan happy. (I’m putting my hand up here!)
The mystery that Susan becomes involved in solving is more along modern lines � and the tension is strung a little tighter. There are still suspects, clues, and red herrings, but the pace gradually speeds up, the tautness intensifies, and there are a few heart-racing moments.
I do not want to give the plot(s) away as I know there are many people who want to read this. Believe me � you have a wonderful reading experience ahead of you! I am amazed by the author’s ability to weave so many characters and storylines together so seamlessly. This is simply an outstanding book and I recommend it to everyone! Even if you are not a fan of mysteries, this book is worth reading just to experience a master writer’s spellbinding work!
This book is just so phenomenally good! There are two mysteries going on at the same time � and the way these are woven together is exquisitely exceptional. It starts out with an editor (Susan) reading a client’s book prior to setting to work on it. So, we read along with her.
Then, a series of events pull us out of the mystery book she is reading and into a more immediate mystery � one that Susan becomes caught up in solving.
The novel Susan is reading is written along the classic lines of Agatha Christie’s Poirot novels. It is fascinating and filled with enough suspects, clues, and red herrings to make any classic mystery fan happy. (I’m putting my hand up here!)
The mystery that Susan becomes involved in solving is more along modern lines � and the tension is strung a little tighter. There are still suspects, clues, and red herrings, but the pace gradually speeds up, the tautness intensifies, and there are a few heart-racing moments.
I do not want to give the plot(s) away as I know there are many people who want to read this. Believe me � you have a wonderful reading experience ahead of you! I am amazed by the author’s ability to weave so many characters and storylines together so seamlessly. This is simply an outstanding book and I recommend it to everyone! Even if you are not a fan of mysteries, this book is worth reading just to experience a master writer’s spellbinding work!
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Reading Progress
May 7, 2017
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September 18, 2017
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Started Reading
September 18, 2017
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19.0%
"This is a "Traveling Sisters" read with a large group of readers! What fun! :)"
September 19, 2017
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29.0%
September 20, 2017
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61.0%
"Wow, this is really, really a fascinating book! Mysteries within books within mysteries within books - I'm loving it! :)"
September 21, 2017
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71.0%
"What an amazing book! One mystery enfolded within another - it's brilliant!"
September 23, 2017
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Finished Reading
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From what we've discussed I think you'll like this one. Of course, I can always be wrong. Look forward to your review Jaline.
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Carol wrote: "From what we've discussed I think you'll like this one. Of course, I can always be wrong. Look forward to your review Jaline."Thank you, Carol - and I do not think you are wrong!! I am very much looking forward to reading this very soon! :)
The account for this book sounds awesome. Might have to add it to my tbr stack.📚📚📚📚🤓
Linda Lpp wrote: "The account for this book sounds awesome. Might have to add it to my tbr stack.📚📚📚📚🤓"Ahahaha - your tbr stack looks similar to mine!! I'm enjoying this one so far, Linda - a lot!! :)
I'm so glad you're reading this! Can't wait to hear the report.
Julie wrote: "I'm so glad you're reading this! Can't wait to hear the report."Thanks, Julie! I'm excited about this group read - I don't get to do them very often. This book is sooo good!! :)
Have this one on my shelves and so much good vibes here about the book, I'm looking forward to your review!
Annet wrote: "Have this one on my shelves and so much good vibes here about the book, I'm looking forward to your review!"Thank you, Annet! We are about to start our final reading session - I am so excited!! :)
Is it a group read or your book club?
This is on my (very long) tbr list! I look forward to seeing your review :)
Annet wrote: "Is it a group read or your book club?"It is a group read, Annet - with the Traveling Sisters. Several of us have been reading it together. :)
Ashley wrote: "This is on my (very long) tbr list! I look forward to seeing your review :)"Thank you, Ashley! I just hope I can do this book justice with my review! :)
Oh, what fun. Can't wit to hear what your group has to say.
Five stars. Well at least I know how you felt about the read!
Carol wrote: "Oh, what fun. Can't wit to hear what your group has to say."Thanks, Carol - me, too! :)
Paul wrote: "Five stars. Well at least I know how you felt about the read!"My lips are sealed until everyone is finished reading - hahaha
Your review was Amazing! and so was reading with you!
Holly wrote: "Your review was Amazing! and so was reading with you!"Thank you so much, Holly! I loved reading this with you and "the sisters", too!! :)
Absolutely fantastic review, Jaline! I look forward to reading this one!
Amazing review, Jaline! I absolutely loved reading this one with you! 🤗😊
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Absolutely fantastic review, Jaline! I look forward to reading this one!"It's one of the best mystery reads - ever!! I look forward to seeing your thoughts on it, Jennifer - and thank you for your comment! :)
Norma wrote: "Amazing review, Jaline! I absolutely loved reading this one with you! 🤗😊"Thank you so much, Norma!! I completely loved reading this with you, too - I loved the different ideas you brought to the table! :)
Jaline, there are very few mysteries on my shelf. But, I have to admit that you've peeked my interest with this review. I'll definitely consider reading this book.
Fantastic Review Jaline! This one is coming up very soon for me. I just got the book on Overdrive. Can't wait to read it. Glad you enjoyed it.
Super review, Jaline.
LaDonna wrote: "Jaline, there are very few mysteries on my shelf. But, I have to admit that you've peeked my interest with this review. I'll definitely consider reading this book."Oh, I hope you do, LaDonna! It would be super interesting for me (and many others, I think) to gain the perspective from someone who doesn't usually read mysteries. :)
Sorry - edited for a spelling mistake :)
Mary wrote: "Fantastic Review Jaline! This one is coming up very soon for me. I just got the book on Overdrive. Can't wait to read it. Glad you enjoyed it."Thank you so much, Mary Beth! I just got goosebumps up my spine when I read that you just got it on Overdrive - I am *so* excited for you! I can't wait to read your review!! :)
Diane S � wrote: "Super review, Jaline."Thank you so much, Diane! :)
Diane S � wrote: "Super review, Jaline."PS, Diane - I love your new change-of-season avatar! :)
My hand is up too! I loved reading this with you and the others, so fun to play amateur sleuth. I think we all get the Nancy Drew Award :-) Nice review!
JanB wrote: "My hand is up too! I loved reading this with you and the others, so fun to play amateur sleuth. I think we all get the Nancy Drew Award :-) Nice review!"Thank you, Jan - and a big high five with our hands up! :) I loved reading this with you and the others, too - and yes, we all deserve the Nancy Drew Award, for sure! (Where did that box of awards go???) ;)
So happy you loved this Jaline....fantastic review xx
Love your review, Jaline! Adding this to my tbr list! 😊
I'm not a mystery reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Jaline -- and your enthusiasm for this book!
Paromjit wrote: "So happy you loved this Jaline....fantastic review xx"Thank you so much, Paromjit! I read your review, too - and it is awesome! I am happy you also loved this book - I wish he would write more of them!! :)
Veridiana wrote: "Love your review, Jaline! Adding this to my tbr list! 😊"Thank you very much, Veridiana! I am excited that you are going to be reading it and can't wait to see what you think! :)
Melissa wrote: "I'm not a mystery reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Jaline -- and your enthusiasm for this book!"You are very kind to drop by and read my review, Melissa - and I appreciate your comment! Maybe . . . just maybe . . . your curiosity will gel at some point and you will read it! :)
Ha ha -- you never know, Miss Jaline!
Melissa wrote: "Ha ha -- you never know, Miss Jaline!"What I do know is you really like to keep me guessing with what you're going to be up to next! It's a good thing, though :)
I know... I never post 'progress' status updates, because my progress is sooo slow. But know this: I should finish a book end of this week or early next week, and I LOOOOVVVEEE it! ;-)
Wonderful review. Damn it, I'll have to move this one up. Too many books to read!
Melissa wrote: "I know... I never post 'progress' status updates, because my progress is sooo slow. But know this: I should finish a book end of this week or early next week, and I LOOOOVVVEEE it! ;-)"I am sooo0ooo happy to hear that, Melissa! I look forward to seeing it come through on my Feed! :)
Debbie wrote: "Wonderful review. Damn it, I'll have to move this one up. Too many books to read!"Ahahaha - Debbie, you are too funny! Thank you for saying all the words for me!! :) And also - thank you for reading my review and commenting.
fantastic review Jaline! I'm definitely adding this. I was a little confused at first about what the book was about but your review made it easier to understand 😊 and I have yet to read an Agatha Christie book 🙈 I've got Murder on the Orient Express on my shelf.. must get to that
Svetlana wrote: "fantastic review Jaline! I'm definitely adding this. I was a little confused at first about what the book was about but your review made it easier to understand 😊 and I have yet to read an Agatha Christie book 🙈 I've got Murder on the Orient Express on my shelf.. must get to that."Thank you so much for your great comment, Svetlana! I am so happy my review helped you to understand the premise of this book better without giving away the plots. :)
I read many Agatha Christie novels but it was years ago. I have been reading a lot of mysteries by her contemporaries interspersed with my 'regular reading' (whatever that is - ha!) and I really want to re-read Agatha Christie as well.
The mystery that we are reading along with Susan is also similar to Sherlock Holmes - back in those days they relied on logic and common sense to solve the mysteries . . . two of my favorite things! 😊
I loveddd some of the Sherlock Holmes stories I studied in school and I want to read more of it. I've got the books but I just get lazy with reading them tbh 😟 I'm really intrigued by Magpie Murders and would like to pick it up at some point. It seems like a book everyone has loved
Terrific review. I had this book, gave it to a friend and now I'll borrow it back to read. Apparently I didn't give it a chance.
Svetlana wrote: "I loveddd some of the Sherlock Holmes stories I studied in school and I want to read more of it. I've got the books but I just get lazy with reading them tbh 😟 I'm really intrigued by Magpie Murders and would like to pick it up at some point. It seems like a book everyone has loved"I hope you do pick it up, Svetlana, as I would definitely be interested in your impressions of this book! :)
Mackey wrote: "Terrific review. I had this book, gave it to a friend and now I'll borrow it back to read. Apparently I didn't give it a chance."Thank you, Mackey, and goodness - yes! Borrow it back by all means. Once you get 'hooked', it will be very difficult to put it down! :)
Jaline, Wonderful summary without giving away the plot - perfect! I hope we have many more wonderful reads to share together!
