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Mrs. Odboddy and the Conniving Candidate: A WWII tale of political shenanigans and snookery
262 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2024
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November 25, 2024
I have enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Odboddy. She's feisty, resourceful, and opinionated. She sticks up for herself and her loved ones, and though she makes the occasional interpersonal blunder, she's willing to own up to it.
This book is a tale of Mrs. Odboddy's run for local office. She's got a ton of things to do, and her opponent is making life difficult with his low-down, dirty campaign tricks. She's also got a heap of anxiety on the home front, as the State of California has come calling and wants to know more about Mrs. Odboddy's home life. The spunky lady's granddaughter, who lives with her, has a foster child who's being considered for another permanent home because of an anonymous report that's been filed with Child Protective Services. Mrs. Odboddy and her granddaughter have come to love this child as their own flesh and blood, and the thought of losing her is tearing them up inside.
There is the occasional bit of odd formatting in this book, with certain words italicized for reasons I don't understand. I also find that Mrs. Odboddy's granddaughter can be a little unkind at times, though I suppose if Mrs. Odboddy can deal with it, I ought to let it go.
The book has a realistic view of happenings in the US during the second World War, at least as far as I know, since I did not experience it myself. But learning about war bond drives and victory gardens and rationing is always a fascinating experience.
In sum, this is a fun read that has serious undertones about the role of women in public service. It also addresses racial tensions during that era—without being preachy, it guides the reader to an understanding of how little progress the US has made since WWII in the fight for racial justice.
This book is a tale of Mrs. Odboddy's run for local office. She's got a ton of things to do, and her opponent is making life difficult with his low-down, dirty campaign tricks. She's also got a heap of anxiety on the home front, as the State of California has come calling and wants to know more about Mrs. Odboddy's home life. The spunky lady's granddaughter, who lives with her, has a foster child who's being considered for another permanent home because of an anonymous report that's been filed with Child Protective Services. Mrs. Odboddy and her granddaughter have come to love this child as their own flesh and blood, and the thought of losing her is tearing them up inside.
There is the occasional bit of odd formatting in this book, with certain words italicized for reasons I don't understand. I also find that Mrs. Odboddy's granddaughter can be a little unkind at times, though I suppose if Mrs. Odboddy can deal with it, I ought to let it go.
The book has a realistic view of happenings in the US during the second World War, at least as far as I know, since I did not experience it myself. But learning about war bond drives and victory gardens and rationing is always a fascinating experience.
In sum, this is a fun read that has serious undertones about the role of women in public service. It also addresses racial tensions during that era—without being preachy, it guides the reader to an understanding of how little progress the US has made since WWII in the fight for racial justice.
November 20, 2024
I have read now four of the Mrs. Odboody books, and this is right up there with the others, so good! I love the author's sense of humor and the names she gives people, makes me chuckle!
This is WWII time, war bonds, rationing, sacrifice on the home front, and this is incorporated into this read. We are updated on recurring characters, and even reunite with a rescued tiger.
The actions of some with bring up your anger, and hope for justice! Takes awhile to get the answers, and some are still unanswered when the last page is turned!
Among other things Agnes is looking to help change Newbery, and is running for City Council, something new for this place, a women has never served. We are there as things happen to discourage her, but whom is responsible?
Now I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
I received this book through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
This is WWII time, war bonds, rationing, sacrifice on the home front, and this is incorporated into this read. We are updated on recurring characters, and even reunite with a rescued tiger.
The actions of some with bring up your anger, and hope for justice! Takes awhile to get the answers, and some are still unanswered when the last page is turned!
Among other things Agnes is looking to help change Newbery, and is running for City Council, something new for this place, a women has never served. We are there as things happen to discourage her, but whom is responsible?
Now I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
I received this book through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
October 4, 2025
This WW2 cozy mystery meets readers of the genre’s expectations! The author’s added social concepts deepen the story: a woman running for local office in a male-dominated era, and bigotry. There are plenty of suspense and relationships as well that do not disappoint.
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