Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

2023 • 368 pages

Ratings117

Average rating4

15

there's a lot to like in this delightful book, but it's not without its flaws. it does read quite like a kid's book, so I'm surprised it's marketed towards adults. I did find that it was repetitive - the narration, the emotions. everyone seemed to experience things in the exact same way. it was hard to tell people apart (except for vera). I think the book would've worked better from vera's POV. analysing the POVs alone would let you know who the killer is (or isn't). also realistically, some people suck more than others, but they were still unrealistically redeemed. the narration was often not cohesive as well. the descriptions of food made me hungry.

December 3, 2023