Review of All Body Bags and No Knickers
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Review of All Body Bags and No Knickers
[Following is a volunteer review of "All Body Bags and No Knickers" by Shawe Ruckus.]
All Body Bags and No Knickers by the author Shawe Ruckus is a confusing and long-winded story. Join Catherine and Chance on their honeymoon as they visit Chance's family in China. Catherine learns about her new husband and his family's traditions, but a decade-old mystery unfolds, pulling them in. They must solve it before more people are hurt.
While the book offers insights into Chinese culture and traditions, it remains a challenging read. The author's passion for food is evident in the story.
Unfortunately, this does not compensate for the issues that make the book difficult to read and, at times, dull. The book is filled with unnecessary descriptions and details that often have no relevance to the mystery. For instance, a lengthy description of the main character suffering from severe diarrhea feels out of place and adds nothing to the main plot. The book also appears to be poorly edited, with many conversations feeling robotic and unnatural. Despite my initial suspicion that English might be the author's second language, I was unable to find any information about the author, and their description suggests they are from England. This leaves me perplexed as to why these writing issues persist. This book also pushes conspiracy theories. The main conspiracy they pushed was about the Tiananmen Square protest and massacre. The book promotes the idea that this historical event was made up. I think this is a terrible thing for the author to do because so many people lost their lives. This was the point where the author crossed the line for me.
I rate this book 1 out of 5 stars due to its unsatisfying nature. The editing appears peculiar, with numerous grammatical and stylistic issues that disrupt the flow of the narrative. The mystery, which is meant to be the book's focal point, only starts to unravel in the very last part of the book, leaving readers waiting for a significant portion of the story. Unfortunately, the few clues provided are often overshadowed by excessive and irrelevant information, hindering the story's progress and making it a tedious read.
In light of these shortcomings, I strongly advise against picking up this book. It fails to deliver on its potential and leaves readers disappointed. I cannot comment on whether fans of the author's other works will find it appealing, but based on my experience with this book, I have serious doubts about its ability to satisfy readers or live up to the standards set by the author's previous writings.
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All Body Bags and No Knickers
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All Body Bags and No Knickers by the author Shawe Ruckus is a confusing and long-winded story. Join Catherine and Chance on their honeymoon as they visit Chance's family in China. Catherine learns about her new husband and his family's traditions, but a decade-old mystery unfolds, pulling them in. They must solve it before more people are hurt.
While the book offers insights into Chinese culture and traditions, it remains a challenging read. The author's passion for food is evident in the story.
Unfortunately, this does not compensate for the issues that make the book difficult to read and, at times, dull. The book is filled with unnecessary descriptions and details that often have no relevance to the mystery. For instance, a lengthy description of the main character suffering from severe diarrhea feels out of place and adds nothing to the main plot. The book also appears to be poorly edited, with many conversations feeling robotic and unnatural. Despite my initial suspicion that English might be the author's second language, I was unable to find any information about the author, and their description suggests they are from England. This leaves me perplexed as to why these writing issues persist. This book also pushes conspiracy theories. The main conspiracy they pushed was about the Tiananmen Square protest and massacre. The book promotes the idea that this historical event was made up. I think this is a terrible thing for the author to do because so many people lost their lives. This was the point where the author crossed the line for me.
I rate this book 1 out of 5 stars due to its unsatisfying nature. The editing appears peculiar, with numerous grammatical and stylistic issues that disrupt the flow of the narrative. The mystery, which is meant to be the book's focal point, only starts to unravel in the very last part of the book, leaving readers waiting for a significant portion of the story. Unfortunately, the few clues provided are often overshadowed by excessive and irrelevant information, hindering the story's progress and making it a tedious read.
In light of these shortcomings, I strongly advise against picking up this book. It fails to deliver on its potential and leaves readers disappointed. I cannot comment on whether fans of the author's other works will find it appealing, but based on my experience with this book, I have serious doubts about its ability to satisfy readers or live up to the standards set by the author's previous writings.
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All Body Bags and No Knickers
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