Status Updates From Murder and the Mortician (P...

So, almost halfway through and other than being annoyed by the crime scene tape (where had it been during the service the day before?), the next annoying part is the ridiculous dinner. So many words and I just want to get on with the story. Finding it hard to care about these characters.

I’m only 9% through and already the narrative has me frustrated. I just want a cozy little palate cleanser between heavies and you have this chick taking a “shot” of Malbec (it would be a hard day), brushing her teeth and then eating two Altoids?? Who takes a shot of wine, then brushes teeth before eating sugar.