Title: The Wonderful Demise of Benjamin Arnold Guppy
Synopsis: A tale of nasty neighbors, dark comedy and, ultimately, the perfect murder.
What I liked: Well, it was hilarious. The story offers a glimpse into the mind of an otherwise normal young housewife, driven to murder by circumstances out of her control. I can't begin to imagine the horror described in this book, the lunacy of neighbors trying to extort money and resorting to attacks when none is forthcoming. I found the Guppy's attempts to drive their new neighbors away more funny than anything but that's probably because it wasn't happening to me.
What I disliked: Honestly, for me, it was a little slow-going at first. It picked up pace, however, and was a delightfully dark read after that.
Overall: 4.4 stars. My husband is looking forward to reading this. I may re-read it at a later date. :o)
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