While it’s not going to win any publishing prizes, it’s a breezy read with more than a few lol moments ... Harman has fun throughout needling British high society ... While Florence is a fun hang throughout the book, the plot doesn’t hold readers’ attention like more tightly crafted mysteries by the likes of Paula Hawkins or Ruth Ware ... It would be nice to feel more dread ... Harman writes eloquently about motherhood in the story’s final pages.
It’s no easy feat to write an equally comical and compelling novel about a missing child, but Sarah Harman accomplishes just that in her wild romp of a debut ... The success of Harman’s debut derives squarely from her narrative and plotting skills, which propel readers through the many twists and turns of Florence’s sleuthing ... Will keep readers entertained and intrigued. Seasoned mystery readers may pick up on some hints to the case’s solution along the way, but even so, plenty of surprises remain ... Introduces an unforgettable bumbling detective ... Sarah Harman is a writer to be watched.
Lives up to the promise of tension and hilarity suggested by its title ... Sensational ... Extremely entertaining ... Harman incorporates plenty of very funny social satire, which, in addition to her skillful plotting, gives the narrative depth along with its sizzle. Fast paced and engrossing ... A book that readers are sure to enjoy and will want to share widely — before it inevitably shows up as a series on one of the streaming services.
A funny, fast-paced blend of domestic thriller and social satire ... Harman’s winning protagonist, page-turning plot, and delightfully irreverent tone will have readers clamoring for a sequel.
Smart, page-turning ... Florence's...observations...are as unsparing as they are hilarious ... Sly red herrings and surprise reveals are par for the course in this tightly plotted story that, while it satirizes the British obsessions with appearance and class, also celebrates the power of personal redemption through love.
