Regan Reilly & Alvirah Meehan: Book 5
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Didn’t Like It “Just before the first annual Festival of Joy in Branscombe, NH, 4 employees of the town's grocery store win the Mega Mega Lottery worth 360 million dollars. Another winning ticket had been purchased in a town several miles away so the total will be split between the two ticket holders. One of the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It's ok - certainly not bad. I didn't think it was as good as MHC's novels she writes on her own”
Sarah Treloar wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Just before the first annual Festival of Joy in Branscombe, NH, 4 employees of the town's grocery store win the Mega Mega Lottery worth 360 million dollars. Another winning ticket had been purchased in a town several miles away so the total will be split between the two ticket holders. One of the grocery store employees who usually shared in the ticket buying with his co-workers had been influenced by two shady financial advisors not to participate any longer as it was a waste of money. The lucky grocery store workers decide to cut their friend in on their winnings anyway but the 2 crooked advisors are the holders of the other ticket.
Ellen R wrote this review Sunday, March 24, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
There is just too much going on and too many characters in this short book to make a whole lot of sense. Coincidences abound and sometimes they are so far-fetched that it is jarring.
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“very good!”
mary snyder wrote this review Friday, December 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“audio”
Queentrump wrote this review Sunday, April 1, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An enjoyable, if predictable, novel for those who desire light reading once in a while! ”
Val B wrote this review Tuesday, January 3, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ahh the joy that is the holidays. A time of gifts and happiness. A time for lots of food and lots of sweets. And if you are a reader of this book, then you DEFINITELY have the sweets- sickenly sweet. I have made it a point of reading the Clarks Holiday books almost every X-mas (when they are available and I can get a copy). And this year was no exception. Now, it has been a few years since I last read of other books- 4 yrs, to be exact. (And in reality, I first started reading them back in 1999). But it is like visiting that Aunt that just can’t STOP sticking her nose into your life, trying to find out all that has been going on with you. This book, though, REALLY pushed the limits of what I am willing to set aside, for the sake of a story. (And remember, I’m the guy who reads Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Sci Fi novels, so suspension of belief is a major part of my reading style). In this latest adventure, a group of coworkers win the lotto, and decided to include the one person who, this one time, didn’t give to the lotto pot. Except this same individual finds out that his numbers, which won the lotto, were used by a pair of scam artists to win as well. Throw in a surprise visit from an internet girlfriend (who has a secret herself), a town hoping to capitalize on their 1st annual holiday celebration, a shocking surprise at a B&B and no annual holiday bonus, and the reader is taken on an adventure that- well, it is one that you just want to go “enough is enough…”.
Ross V wrote this review Saturday, December 31, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Yeah, the book is only ok- but as a holiday traditionalist, I had to sit and read it. But I would only recommend it to anyone who is REALLY committed to reading either of the Clark’s books or someone looking to kill a few hours on a lazy X-mas afternoon, before or after a meal.
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“A nice Christmas cozy detective read”
nancy wrote this review Thursday, December 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“As a thriller/mystery novel lover, I've come across a lot of works that go beyond and below your expectations, but really, this novel is not the kind that I was hoping to read from someone who was dubbed as "The Queen of Suspense/Mystery" or something to that effect. I could have endured that kind of writing had she been a nobody, but the title, ah, it just seemed undeserved. ”
M&m's wrote this review Thursday, November 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I read many books written by Mary Higgins Clark. In this book she teams up with her daughter. I have to say I was a little disappointed in this one. It wasn't very suspenseful.”
Jennifer S wrote this review Wednesday, January 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ellen R said: 2 stars
Author, Author Shelf wrote this review Monday, January 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Just before the first annual Festival of Joy in Branscombe, NH, 4 employees of the town's grocery store win the Mega Mega Lottery worth 360 million dollars. Another winning ticket had been purchased in a town several miles away so the total will be split between the two ticket holders. One of the grocery store employees who usually shared in the ticket buying with his co-workers had been influenced by two shady financial advisors not to participate any longer as it was a waste of money. The lucky grocery store workers decide to cut their friend in on their winnings anyway but the 2 crooked advisors are the holders of the other ticket.
There is just too much going on and too many characters in this short book to make a whole lot of sense. Coincidences abound and sometimes they are so far-fetched that it is jarring.”
