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- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (2001)
- ASIN: B000OE9X5K
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham? (Mass Market Paperback)
It takes little insight to figure out who the victim is here, even 150 pages before it happens. Anyone of the people in this novel would probably have done it with a smile. Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham is less a mystery than a foodie/restaurant novel, centering upon newsroom competition and backstabbing and insider culinary dope. And those are facets that author Richman does well. Characters, relationships and narrative are OK, but she needs to work on omitting all the cutesy dialog ("a very hungry belly at your service") and ecstatic descriptions of kisses bestowed upon Chas by her lover Dave.
Who's Afraid, light and frothy as a cozy, would make a good selection for beach or long plane ride. Fun and undemanding.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong character development, mystery is a little weak.,
By Mystery_Fan "Blondie2004" (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham? (Mass Market Paperback)
I agree with the reviewer who wrote that this book was not a page turner. However, I still think it was a very good book, just not terribly strong as a mystery. The food descriptions, and Ms. Richman's knowledge of food and the industry is incredibly strong and accurate. The characters are interesting and realistically developed. It is a very enjoyable read, and I recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tasty, satisfying--a meaty book,
By "pingpng50" (bethesda, md United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham? (Hardcover)
This is P. Richman's third mystery with Chas. Wheatley, a food reporter, as the narrator. It is her best. Richman was the Washington Post editor for many years, and easily rivals Julia Child in her knowledge of food. Her knowledge of food, restaurants, and newspapers shines through this book. Her keen observation of people and scenes enriches this book. But what really sets this book off from her two earlier and excellent mysteries is the depiction and development of the the creepy Ringo--a new face in the newsroom. Keep scribbling them out Phyllis and we will keep eating em up.
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"St. Mary's County stuffed ham was the most pathetic murder weapon of the twentieth century." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Disney World, Ringo Laurenge, New York, Ginza Sushiko, Phyllis Richman, Washington Post, Brown Derby, Pbyllis Ricbrnan, Phyllis Rickman, Kennedy Center, Mary's County, Phyllis Ricbman, Prince George's County, Walter Cronkite, Andy Mutton, Dupont Circle, Michel Richard, Mickey Mouse New!
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"St. Mary's County stuffed ham was the most pathetic murder weapon of the twentieth century." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Disney World, Ringo Laurenge, New York, Ginza Sushiko, Phyllis Richman, Washington Post, Brown Derby, Pbyllis Ricbrnan, Phyllis Rickman, Kennedy Center, Mary's County, Phyllis Ricbman, Prince George's County, Walter Cronkite, Andy Mutton, Dupont Circle, Michel Richard, Mickey Mouse New!
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- Murder on the Gravy Train by Phyllis Richman on 4 pages
- I Only Say This Because I Love You: Talking to Your Parents, Partner, Sibs, and Kids When You're All Adults by Deborah Tannen in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex by Joshua Piven in Back Matter
- Sleuths in Skirts: An Analysis and Bibliography of Serialized Female Sleuths by Frances A. Dellacava in Back Matter
- I Only Say This Because I Love You: How the Way We Talk Can Make or Break Family Relationships Throughout Our Lives by Deborah Tannen in Back Matter
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