Death of a Bore by M. C. Beaton

Death of a Bore by M.C. Beaton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you’re looking for a book about life in the community, this is it! Macbeth certainly knows everyone in the Highlands whether they’re growing up or just passing through, and certainly isn’t afraid of preserving the ways from all that intrude into his territory. But he’s not all a doom and gloom man, even if he’s not one of action. He likes to observe rather than participate, but he always likes to seek out companionship, whether it’s a neighbour, animal, or a wee dram. And there’s always some crime that needs examining in every chapter, and even if it’s not worth arresting the culprit for, Beaton still makes an enjoyable dialogue of conflict out of it. And out of this come some very interesting characters that you can just picture going about their day-to-day lives in the village. It’s nice to see how this close-knit community comes together to help their local bobby; whether it’s helping him solve the crimes, cleaning his quarters, or even finding him a wife. It all makes for a very enjoyable read.

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