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Great read. Brava, Ms. Harris.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

I love Charlaine Harris’ books and have followed her since the Sookie Stackhouse collection. I opened “Sweet and Deadly” one morning during the Covid 19 quarantine and could not put it down until the end. I am a avid reader but I have never before been able to be so focused or entertained by a story. Brava, Ms. Harris.
The story follows the return of a woman to her childhood home after the death of her parents. She begins work at her local news paper and settles into a quite, private life until she discovers the dead body of her father’s, the town former physician, nurse. Soon another body hits the ground and she, the sheriff and killer are off to find or destroy evidence which will lead to the culprit.
The story is beautifully written and well thought out. I did determine the identity before the climax but it was toward the end of book. The ending was sophisticated and strong until the end.

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Januckey

Not Great

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022

I reviewed this book once before and Amazon refused to post it saying it violated their guidelines some how. The book is clearly Charlaine’s first book before finding her voice and the characters are flat and boring. The story itself is ok but not edge of your seat. As a fan of her later works, you can tell she was still finding her voice and for that reason the book is interesting to see her progression as a writer. NOW, what I said in my previous review is that the book’s lead character found humor in calling groups of people racist and derogatory names and that it was perhaps indicative of the author’s upbringing in a state that harbors such sentiment. Amazon felt the need to deny my review because I DARED call that out. I will continue to post a review because my review is not as offensive as the passage in the book.

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Great read. Brava, Ms. Harris.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

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anonymous

Charlie has always been a favorite

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021

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I met Skokie 11 years ago, a gift after surgery, and I read the first five books rapidly. I finished them all and went on to three more series and a few collections. Newer favorites are Harper (read twice) and Gunnie. I truly enjoy her characters and the plot progressions. Sweet and Deadly was quite realistic with real sleuthing and emotional responses that ring true.

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janelleh123

Charlaine Harris can create a good mystery without monsters

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015

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I was already a fan of Charlaine Harris before reading this mystery. This book gave me a whole new reason to love her work. She excels at giving you a great insight into the main character. She is so descriptive that you can see the scene in your mind. This was an enjoyable mystery that had me rooting for the heroine from beginning to end. Kudos to Ms. Harris for an entertaining read! No fan of hers will be disappointed, and this should gain her fans that don't care for the supernatural genre. I highly recommend it!

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Lani S.

A real keep you guessing mystery!

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022

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This small town story was fabulous! Harris weaves the tale with a smooth and intriguing style! Definitely a must read!

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Lisa Readsalot

Very good

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021

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I have never been disappointed by a Charlaine Harris story. This one was a wonderful addition to her work. Awesome ending.

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Owen Morell

Good story and put together well without lapses in timeline.

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019

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It appears to me that Harris’ early work may be her best. This one well written, good plot. Her later works seem to be hastily put together to meet quota or just to churn out some money makers. I really recommend this book!

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michelle

I love the way Charlaine Harris writes.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2010

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I've read all the Sookie Stackhouse books and all of Aurora Teagarden's adventures. While waiting for my Harper Connelly mysteries to arrive (yes, I ordered all of them), I picked up "Sweet and Deadly". I couldn't put it down. Charlaine Harris' characters are wonderful. The pace and tenor of the the story match that of a small southern town lifestyle. Someone mentioned they thought the book was "racist". The book was published in 1981.If you lived in a small southern town in 1981,you would know that "race" was a promintent issue in all social interactions,especially with older people. Ms Harris' descriptions are accurate for that time and place. Another great book by Charlaine Harris!

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Frances J. Jessup

Charlaine Harris's books are always excellent.

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019

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I liked the book...unfortunately in this case, I had duplicated the copy. So , am sending the extra copy back. All her books are really very good, I recommend them all.

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Dr. Andrea Guazzo

Realistic characters

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016

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Right from the start, Charlaine Harris has had characters that act like real people. They are complicated, and relationships are imperfect. Those are some of the things I have always loved about her books. I really enjoyed reading her debut, and it would have hooked me if I had read it when it first came out.

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Joup

Another Great Charlene Harris Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018

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Sweet and Deadly was a really good mystery. . The mystery was solved in a logical manner--a thing I look for in a good mystery. The characters interesting and well done. They were easy to keep separate as I read. I was very happy with this book.

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