Review: Quirky and Humorous wrapped up in a Mystery!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2011
This is the first book I have read of British Author Helen Smith and I was not disappointed.  The quirky and bizarre combine to make this a thoroughly entertaining short read.  Smith is really good at developing characters and scenes.  I found myself easily able to picture it all in my head.  And what a picture she paints!  I would love to be invited to a party like this.  All of the story is narrated  from the perspective of Emily Castles who, although she is the main character, reminds me a bit of a narrative voice in a movie that you hear but never see.  She is a somewhat vague yet important part of the story where you know her through her personality, thoughts and feelings but never have met face to face.  It is unique and refreshing and I cannot wait to read more of this author.