Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 24) on + 754 more book reviews
I enjoyed this story, but I have to say that considering the length, there should have been more. I thought it would have had more story, but what it has is more pages devoted to the characters trying out new recipes and then several pages explaining the method. Even though I like the recipes, I do not expect them to be the focus of the book. Too much filler and not enough story requires a lot of skimming.
Betty H. (BettyH) reviewed Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 24) on + 4 more book reviews
Enjoy her books very much
I have been anxiously waiting for Chocolate Cream Pie Murder because I wanted answers about Ross. I never understood why the author took the series in this direction (probably so she would not have to pick between Mike or Norman). Chocolate Cream Pie Murder reminded me of cool whipâlight and fluffy. There is mystery and intrigue mixed with baking, eating, drinking coffee, time with Moishe and Cuddles, friendship, family, and chatting. I wanted fewer recipes and more substance. At the end of the book, I was still left many unanswered questions about Ross. I will admit, though, that Chocolate Cream Pie Murder was an improvement over the previous books in the series where Hannah veered off course courtesy of the persuasive Ross. I found the story easy to read with the author's conversational writing style and engaging characters. Lake Eden has friendly residents and charming shops. Chocolate Cream Pie Murder can easily be finished in a couple of hours. I do not recommend reading Chocolate Cream Pie Murder on its own. You do not have to read all the books in the series, but it helps to have read the last four or five (the Ross saga). The mystery is extremely simple. It was obvious who would be killed and who did the killing plus what a key clue would be to solving the mystery. The murder does not occur until very late in the book. The dialogue, unfortunately, continues to be stilted. Joanne Fluke leaves us with a surprise ending and we will have to wait until the next A Hannah Swensen Mystery for answers (once again). I am giving Chocolate Cream Pie Murder 3 out of 5 stars.
Melody C. (Melody1959) -
Most of my enjoyment for this series has gone. This was a slight improvement over the last few books. If only for the fact someone universally disliked leaves Lake Eden for good.Many questions still unanswered at the end of the book. The big cliffhanger at the end... does Hannah live in a time warp where she's still living 35-40 years ago?
I'm glad I can borrow this series at my library because I won't waste money for so much fluff filling
I'm glad I can borrow this series at my library because I won't waste money for so much fluff filling
