
Debbiereadsbook (1454 KP) rated A Murder of Convenience in Books
Apr 1, 2025
When Lydia is found dead in a locked room, Ellen becomes the prime suspect. Lydia is, after all, her husband's mistress. Sir Hugh is sent to investigate. He might be the only one to save her from the hangman's noose.
For the most part, I really did enjoy this. It's a step out my comfort zone, and I do like to step out from time to time. This one, though, was a tad too far. Let me tell you why.
There are hints, and clues along the way as to whodunnit. many clues. MANY MANY hints. So many, that I started to get mighty confused with it all and I could not see the bigger picture, nor who might have committed this crime. I'm still not 100% certain who actually did it, or why! It doe tell you, in the book, but I was so flummoxed by it all, I lost the plot, literally.
What I did like, though, was got to hear from all the major parties. I liked the level of drama (murder suspect notwithstanding!)
I liked the way it was written, and how the story was delivered, apart from the overwhelming amount of things to process. And that was the ony reason I gave it . .
4 solid stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere.

Bunker Fuel for Marine Engine: A Technical Introduction
Book
Bunker Fuel for Marine Engines - A Technical Introduction sheds light on the complicated...

A Bucket of Sunshine: Life on a Cold War Canberra Squadron
Book
"A Bucket of Sunshine" - a term used for the use of a nuclear bomb - is a firsthand insight into...

Kim Pook (101 KP) rated There's Someone Inside Your House (2021) in Movies
Jun 2, 2022
After the second kill, everyone becomes aware that the killer is going after those with a secret, meaning bad news for one of the teens.
This movie has many cliches used in teen Slashers, such as running anywhere but outside when trying to escape the killer, going to parties despite a killer being on the loose, the killer wearing a mask, people blaming each other and of course the killer having a plan to frame someone. Despite this (and the look a like masks which bared no resemblance to the victims) I did enjoy this movie. The acting wasn't spot on all the time but good enough for me. I also felt that the music wasn't right for the movie as it had more of a strangers things vibe than horror.

Stone Face
Book
"No scars at all. Which, when you think about it, is maybe not such a good sign" Catherine is...

Sketch Now, Think Later: Jump Right into Sketching with Limited Time, Tools, and Techniques
Book
Sketching is more popular than ever, but busy lives leave almost no room for sitting down with a pad...

Travis Knight recommended Flash Gordon (1980) in Movies (curated)

Mooncheese85 (58 KP) rated Kindle E-Reader in Tech
Aug 25, 2019

Sonos Controller
Music and Entertainment
App
Sonos is the wireless Home Sound System that fills as many rooms as you want with beautiful,...

Joven (172 KP) rated Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King in Tabletop Games
Aug 12, 2019 (Updated Aug 12, 2019)
Your clan territory is grown by buying new tiles with different land types (grass/fields, mountains, or lakes) and bonuses, and in each round it is the players themselves who set the prices for these tiles. Sometimes you might find you've horribly over or under-valued a tile by not accounting for another player's plans, and sometimes you can pick up an absolute bargain!
The game is fast paced and relatively easy to learn, but be warned with up to 5 players all trying to build up big clan territories in front of them you need a lot of room to play this properly...