Plot: a girl moves to a small, dreary village in England from sunny California when her mom needs a break from her dad. Soon after they arrive, the mom's old friend is murdered, and the village drunk is arrested. But the girl doesn't think it was him, and she begins to investigate, searching for the real killer.
Comments: A good book, with nice descriptions and a good use of words. I can imagine some of the characters actually living in England, but not all of them. Some characters are well rounded, and other aren't. I don't like how the main character begins to suspect everyone of being the murderer. Of course, the one person she doesn't suspect turns out to be the killer, and of course he has to gloat and brag about it when she finds out. (What is it with bad guys and speeches??) I like how the author uses English words instead of American ones, like using dinner instead of lunch, and chums instead of friends. It's both confusing and interesting.
Rating: I shall rate this book a seven out of ten.
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