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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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I heard this was a funny mystery full of complex, lovable characters with a heartwarming family.
I heard I would salivate over the many descriptions of food.
I heard that it would be light and fun and that I would laugh out loud.
I heard I would cry and fall in love with the characters.
I lasted a few pages. I think. I couldn't concentrate. I thought it was silly. It was a DNF for me. I am probably the only one who felt this way.
I heard I would salivate over the many descriptions of food.
I heard that it would be light and fun and that I would laugh out loud.
I heard I would cry and fall in love with the characters.
I lasted a few pages. I think. I couldn't concentrate. I thought it was silly. It was a DNF for me. I am probably the only one who felt this way.
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Reading Progress
January 10, 2023
– Shelved
January 10, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
April 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
not-interested
Started Reading
June 3, 2023
– Shelved as:
disappointed
June 3, 2023
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Finished Reading
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You're the first person I've seen that didn't love this. Interested to see your thoughts!
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I tried so hard to like it. I would put it aside and try to read again, and then re-start and think that maybe it was just a mood I was in. But, I just thought it was overplayed - trying too hard to be cute or funny or whatever. It was just better that I not write anything. Thanks for asking for my thoughts. I hate when this happens. :(
I loved the Audible! Reading it may have been a different experience! Hope you love your next! ❤��
Another disappointing story! I know how hard you tried, Karen, but it had no appeal.
Marialyce (home from the Cayman's sadly) wrote: "Another disappointing story! I know how hard you tried, Karen, but it had no appeal."Thank you Marialyce. I trust your reviews, so I am grateful that I am not the only one! :)
Jayme wrote: "I loved the Audible! Reading it may have been a different experience! Hope you love your next! ❤️"I know that there are so few that I listen to books - maybe I should re-think this. Thank you Jayme! :)
If it's any consolation, I found the title hilarious and appealing. Plus, I'm over 60, which might help me like it. In any case I'm game, and so I flagged this as a book I'd like to read. Maybe you've done me a good deed, Karen, even though that novel was a disappointment for you.
Rose wrote: "If it's any consolation, I found the title hilarious and appealing. Plus, I'm over 60, which might help me like it. In any case I'm game, and so I flagged this as a book I'd like to read. Maybe you..."Rose, I am so thrilled that you are open to reading this book. Please, please tell me how much you love it when you are done. :)
A few pages and still 2 stars, you're kinder than I am 😅
Jsiva wrote: "A few pages and still 2 stars, you're kinder than I am 😅"Oh, Wow! I am not alone?! I must go check your review out now! ;)
I'm so sorry you did not love this! I still gush thinking about it, but I can be a hopeless romantic (not in the romance novel sort of way)!
Thanks for the review, Karen. I also was looking to read this book, but now you saved me from a waste of time. It is good to know your opinion as always.
Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I'm so sorry you did not love this! I still gush thinking about it, but I can be a hopeless romantic (not in the romance novel sort of way)!"I know Tamar! I am so sorry I disappointed you on this one.
SVETLANA wrote: "Thanks for the review, Karen. I also was looking to read this book, but now you saved me from a waste of time. It is good to know your opinion as always."Thank you Svetlana for your confidence in me. I really appreciate you. But remember, there are many more who LOVED this book. ;)
Karen wrote: "Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I'm so sorry you did not love this! I still gush thinking about it, but I can be a hopeless romantic (not in the romance novel sort of way)!"I ..." That's okay Karen! My sister only gave Vera three stars and we haven't spoken since🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "Karen wrote: "Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I'm so sorry you did not love this! I still gush thinking about it, but I can be a hopeless romantic (not in the romance novel sort..."LOL! Oh no! Please, Tamar, don't stop speaking to me!!!! ;)
Karen wrote: "Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "Karen wrote: "Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I'm so sorry you did not love this! I still gush thinking about it, but I can b..."😁😁😁😁😁
Oh sorry 😅 I didn't read this one. The synopsis didn't speak to me...I meant in general...if I can't even get through the book, do you even shine the slightest for me?
Jsiva wrote: "Oh sorry 😅 I didn't read this one. The synopsis didn't speak to me...I meant in general...if I can't even get through the book, do you even shine the slightest for me?"No wonder I couldn't find your review! ;) Good philosphy, BTW!
I’ve seen so many raving reviews for this book, and yet I’ve held off on reading it. I’m starting to think there is a clear reason why… Thank you for your honest and fair review, Karen!
Rachel wrote: "I’ve seen so many raving reviews for this book, and yet I’ve held off on reading it. I’m starting to think there is a clear reason why… Thank you for your honest and fair review, Karen!"Thank you Rachel. I think everyone has to decide what works best for them with any book, right?! ;)
Karen,
Recently I have come across this book numerous times. I felt compelled to move some things over. So this review has caused me to just go on my merry way and read what I have planned or find compelling after reading a review. Thank you for an frank review.
Recently I have come across this book numerous times. I felt compelled to move some things over. So this review has caused me to just go on my merry way and read what I have planned or find compelling after reading a review. Thank you for an frank review.
Cheryl wrote: "Karen,Recently I have come across this book numerous times. I felt compelled to move some things over. So this review has caused me to just go on my merry way and read what I have planned or find..."
Thank you so much Cheryl for reading my reviews and sharing how you approach books. I really wanted to like this because there were so many reviews sharing what a great book this was - but, I could not find what they said was there. So, I had to say out loud what I felt. So thank you for this... I appreciate you. :)
Thank you for the honest review, Karen! I currently have the audiobook on hold with the library. I will reset my expectations before I give it a listen. I hope your next read is a far better experience.
Sting wrote: "Thank you for the honest review, Karen! I currently have the audiobook on hold with the library. I will reset my expectations before I give it a listen. I hope your next read is a far better exper..."
Thank you so much Sting. I hope you have a good experience with the book. We all react different ways based on our perceptions and views at the time we are experiencing the same book! :)
Carol wrote: "Thank you for your review, Karen. I am so sorry this one did not work for you. Hope your next read is much better. 💙"Thank you Carol. That is okay. Not all books are going to please us. There are so many on the pile to attend to anyway! ;)
Sting wrote: "Thank you for the honest review, Karen! I currently have the audiobook on hold with the library. I will reset my expectations before I give it a listen. I hope your next read is a far better exper..."
Thank you Sting. I look forward to whatever your decision is! I am sure at some point, I may even read about it here! ;)
At the beginning I wasn't sure about this book, it started a little too slowly for me and I'm someone who doesn't mind slow burns. But then the various younger folks showed up and I was hooked. Sorry it didn't work for you but good job knowing when to pack it in!
MarilynW wrote: "At the beginning I wasn't sure about this book, it started a little too slowly for me and I'm someone who doesn't mind slow burns. But then the various younger folks showed up and I was hooked. Sor..."I admire you for hanging in Marilyn. I am an impatient reader! ;) It must be my age!!!
Karen wrote: "MarilynW wrote: "At the beginning I wasn't sure about this book, it started a little too slowly for me and I'm someone who doesn't mind slow burns. But then the various younger folks showed up and ..."You young whippersnapper you! 😂
MarilynW wrote: "Karen wrote: "MarilynW wrote: "At the beginning I wasn't sure about this book, it started a little too slowly for me and I'm someone who doesn't mind slow burns. But then the various younger folks ..."😎
Jsiva wrote: "A few pages and still 2 stars, you're kinder than I am 😅"LOL! 😂
Tea, fun, and a dead body seem like my cocktail of a wonderful book too, but I have a very similar opinion to yours. I only finished the first three chapters and couldn’t drag myself any further.
Dusk wrote: "Tea, fun, and a dead body seem like my cocktail of a wonderful book too, but I have a very similar opinion to yours. I only finished the first three chapters and couldn’t drag myself any further."I am glad I am not alone in my feelings about this one Dusk! On to the next good book! 📕
Yes, definitely silly, kiddish. Maybe a good story (I’m only 12 chapters though) but the writing is getting a bit annoying
Sai wrote: "Yes, definitely silly, kiddish. Maybe a good story (I’m only 12 chapters though) but the writing is getting a bit annoying"Good luck if you can finish it Sai. 🙂
So sorry that this book didn’t turn out the way you expected, Karen.
Nora wrote: "So sorry that this book didn’t turn out the way you expected, Karen."Thank you Nora. It happens with some, right? 🥹
Karen wrote: "Nora wrote: "So sorry that this book didn’t turn out the way you expected, Karen."Thank you Nora. It happens with some, right? 🥹"
You are welcome, Karen. It definitely happens with some.
Nora wrote: "Karen wrote: "Nora wrote: "So sorry that this book didn’t turn out the way you expected, Karen."Thank you Nora. It happens with some, right? 🥹"
You are welcome, Karen. It definitely happens with..."
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I pushed through! Ugh! I mostly just loved Vera. But could have chopped the book in half. Too long. Took forever to get on with it. I was completely surprised at the ending so at least I have that! Ha!
maybe it's because of the expectations you had, i went without any and it was really enjoyable!!
You may not be alone. I'm on chapter 12 and I'm debating to DNF or push through. I've been wanting to read this book for so long cuz the title is so catchy and the blurb is interesting.But Vera is driving me nuts!!!
I have a 60-something Asian mom, too, but she isn't like this.
Maybe it's my mood, too.
