Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
I thoroughly enjoyed Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto on audio, narrated by Eunice Wong. It was the perfect balance of humor, heavier themes, and mystery.
When 60-year-old Vera finds a dead body in her "world famous" San Francisco tea shop, she's frustrated by the police's response, or lack thereof. So she decides to conduct her own investigation, but in the process, she creates a found family with her suspects. To call her methods unconventional is an understatement.
At times, I wondered if it was wrong to laugh at the stereotypical depiction of a Chinese mother, but I decided to trust the author (and narrator) and enjoy the fun. The author's novels are hit or miss for me, so I was happy this one worked, primarily because it included deeper themes involving friendship and parent-child relationships.
I hope this is the first in a series of adventures with Vera Wong.
When 60-year-old Vera finds a dead body in her "world famous" San Francisco tea shop, she's frustrated by the police's response, or lack thereof. So she decides to conduct her own investigation, but in the process, she creates a found family with her suspects. To call her methods unconventional is an understatement.
At times, I wondered if it was wrong to laugh at the stereotypical depiction of a Chinese mother, but I decided to trust the author (and narrator) and enjoy the fun. The author's novels are hit or miss for me, so I was happy this one worked, primarily because it included deeper themes involving friendship and parent-child relationships.
I hope this is the first in a series of adventures with Vera Wong.
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