Helpful Score: 4
If was a different read than the type of book I usually read, but nontheless, it was entertaining.
Kathie S. (thrillers-sleuths59) reviewed The Pig Did It (Pig Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
With my half Irish background, this book's Ireland setting and interesting rural people, was an interesting read.
His style was very descriptive down to every detail, in a way Dickensian. I admired that and enjoyed his writing. Near the end of the book,fanciful events occur which I thought far-fetched but the conclusion for the main characters was very satisfactory.
His style was very descriptive down to every detail, in a way Dickensian. I admired that and enjoyed his writing. Near the end of the book,fanciful events occur which I thought far-fetched but the conclusion for the main characters was very satisfactory.
Helpful Score: 2
This was a pleasant enough diversion to read on an airplane.
Helpful Score: 2
I wanted to like this book. I didn't. An unlikable protagonist, unlikely plot twists, impossible ending. The irony of the title -- whether the pig referred to is the actual pig or the sexist twerp who goes to visit his Irish aunt -- was not I think intended by the author. My favorite part was that the aunt made her living rewriting ("correcting") famous novels that "deserved" to have "better" stories. Take that, Mr. Rochester.
Helpful Score: 1
This humorous whodunnit fascinates with its picturesque Irish setting and quirky characters.
Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyed it as an example of "Irish Magic Realism" (I think I just made up that genre!). It is NOT a mystery per se (many of the reviews I've read describe this as a mystery but it is only nominally one -- the 'mystery' is more of a device used to further the story). However, I thought it was quite amusing with its over the top storyline. If you like your novels unambiguous and in black and white, this is not for you.
