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A review by srm
The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee, S.J. Rozan
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A fun take on the Sherlock Holmes formula, only with Chinese immigrants to London post-WWI. The Holmes and Watson characters are both charming and interesting. And the audiobook narrator is fantastic.
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail