- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; First Edition edition (May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060183896
- ISBN-13: 978-0060183899
- Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,628,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Taking care of business
24 Jun 2008
Format: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.
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
Strong character development, mystery is a little weak.
18 April 2002
Format: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
Tasty, satisfying--a meaty book
5 Jun 2001
Format: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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