The Woman in the Library

The only thing I liked about this book is what most other reviewers hated: the interspersed letters from a rabid fan. Maybe I liked these bits of commentary on the preceding chapter because they criticized differences in American and Australian word/phrase choice or weaknesses in characterization, plot, etc. Otherwise, this is one of the worst locked-room mysteries I've read. All of the characters begin and end as caricatures with no development.

I'd also like to know how many writers can afford to eat out every meal in expensive Boston. Or why the author chose to set the book during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not one of our main characters ever seems to wear a mask, avoid going out, or take notice of a worldwide plague other than creating a device to keep the fanboy at home for awhile.

I could go on about how many things are wrong with this book, but it's partially my fault; I know better than to read a book with woman or girl in the title.