For mystery lovers looking for a twist.
"The Case of the Imaginary Detective" is a witty and charming literary mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Karen Joy Fowler crafts unique and complex characters with ease, making this a perfect read for fans of character-driven mysteries. The novel's exploration of grief and loss is poignant and moving, while its meta-fictional element adds an innovative twist. Overall, "The Case of the Imaginary Detective" is a delightful and engaging read that mystery lovers should not miss.
ISBN: 9780141023564
Authors:
Karen Joy Fowler
Publisher: Viking
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 2.75
(rated by 1766 readers)
Description
Rima Lanisell has a habit of losing things – car keys, sunglasses, lovers, family members. Following the death of Rima's father, she goes to stay with her godmother Addison, a wildly successful, albeit eccentric, mystery writer. Addison's beach house seems the place to make sense of Rima's loss, yet she is soon caught up in a mystery of her own. Who stole a small and highly valuable object from Addison's kitchen? Why is Rima corresponding with an obsessive fan, using someone else's family name? Most importantly: what exactly was the relationship between Addison and Rima's father, and why did Addison name a murderer after him in one of her novels? A funny, sad and wise literary mystery from the author of The Jane Austen Book Club.
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For mystery lovers looking for a twist.
"The Case of the Imaginary Detective" is a witty and charming literary mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Karen Joy Fowler crafts unique and complex characters with ease, making this a perfect read for fans of character-driven mysteries. The novel's exploration of grief and loss is poignant and moving, while its meta-fictional element adds an innovative twist. Overall, "The Case of the Imaginary Detective" is a delightful and engaging read that mystery lovers should not miss.
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