Authors: Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, and Ruth Ware
Published: September 13th 2022 by William Morrow & Company
Format: Hardcover, 384 pagess
Genre: Short Mysteries
Blurb: A collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.
This collection of a dozen original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: I’m not sure how to review an anthology of short stories. Some stories are more compelling than others. Some hit Miss Marple spot on. Some authors were new to me, and others were old friends. I did have to laugh aloud at some of the situations, which made this a joy to read. And one had a twist at the beginning that had me shaking my head.
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, this is a must-read, you may need to leave a few of your “Not my Miss Marple” preconceptions at the door, but that is what this book is all about. If you are unfamiliar with the compilation, the authors take you into a reimagined world of Jane Marple. A woman who doesn’t miss the subtleties; and reveals to the reader the parts that make up the whole.
This collection of a dozen original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: I’m not sure how to review an anthology of short stories. Some stories are more compelling than others. Some hit Miss Marple spot on. Some authors were new to me, and others were old friends. I did have to laugh aloud at some of the situations, which made this a joy to read. And one had a twist at the beginning that had me shaking my head.
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, this is a must-read, you may need to leave a few of your “Not my Miss Marple” preconceptions at the door, but that is what this book is all about. If you are unfamiliar with the compilation, the authors take you into a reimagined world of Jane Marple. A woman who doesn’t miss the subtleties; and reveals to the reader the parts that make up the whole.
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