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The Times
'Swann's light touch keeps cuteness at bay, and whimsical conceit is nicely sharpened by literary allusions and running theologial jokes.'
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'Moments of high comedy come thick and fast ...this entertaining, light-hearted mystery is told from a refreshingly novel perspective.'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Highly original drama set on Irish cliffs - when George the shepherd is found dead then his flock get busy looking for clues as to what happened. Led by Miss Maple there's a great cast of sheep. The drama reaches a peak at the Glennkill Sheep of the Year Contest. It's entertaining, well written and never too far fetched to stretch the reader's willingness to believe what's happening. I'll never see sheep the same way again.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm fortunate in having an older sister who buys me interesting and off the wall crime books for Christmas and Birthdays. This is certainly the most original I've ever read. It begins almost as a children's story - it is told from the point of view of the human victims flock of sheep-; but before long very adult threads are gently woven in. The sheep are, necessarily, clever, but the anthropomorphism works and they provide a diverting view of how people work. The writing is good and the outcome not obvious. I thoroughly enjoyed this book to the extent of, for the first time, writing a review. Connor:-)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
swann has a unique writing style that allows you to move beyond the seemingly impossible idea that sheep can in fact be intelligent and solve murders and really creates a bond between the characters and you as a reader. It's a lighthearted murder mystery for all those who love sheep, cannot stomach the gore of other crime books or are just looking for something different. I would totally recommend this book to all!!
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A fun novel! Read it!
It is a a very easy to read and a fun novel. It makes you laugh like a children's book would, but it is not simplistic and boring.
The author is smart and innovative. Read more
The author is smart and innovative. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Joanna
Amazing Sheep
I really loved this booked and came across it by accident when looking for something else, the characters are really interesting and you find you want to know how it finishes. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ben
An absolute gem!
I bought this book on a whim without any great expectations but found that I wasn't able to put it down until I had finished it. I've rarely enjoyed a book so much. Read more
Published 20 months ago by B.W.
Yes Sir, Yes Sir!
If you can believe it, this is a mystery story in which sheep are the detectives. Seriously amusing and clever, it is life as seen from the grass-face. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by Eileen Shaw
Not a book for a sheep farmer
Sheep turn into detectives to solve the murder of their shepherd. Certainly different to the usual detective story, move over Miss Marple. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by GT
Really funny!
I selected this book mostly randomly, because the starring of the book are the sheeps, and I love the sheeps. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Ana Delia Rodríguez
Delightful!
There is only one word to describe this book: delightful. Admittedly, the murder mystery itself is a bit thin, but that actually doesn't matter - I don't think anyone would expect... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Kathrin Doelle
These Sheep Aren't as Entertaining as I Had Hoped
When the sheep awoke that morning, they discovered their beloved shepherd dead with a spade sticking out of him. Horrified, they are at a loss for what to do. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by Mark Baker
Slightly weird but wonderful!
If you like slightly unusual crime novels, this is the one to read! Loved the book but, like one or two other people pointed out, it does lose a bit of steam in the middle, I guess... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2008 by Tina
Entertaining but Meandering -- Kind of Like its Protagonists...
Translated from German, set on the Irish coast, and featuring a flock of sheep as protagonists, this debut channels Agatha Christie, Gary Larson (of "Far Side" fame), and "Murder,... Read more
Published on 20 July 2007 by A. Ross
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