Review of The Disappearing Donor
Posted: 26 Nov 2023, 13:41
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Disappearing Donor" by Susan Madon.]
On the occasion of an exhibition by the Museum of Vegetable Culture, two valuable impressionist paintings were found missing, throwing the entire place into an uproar. The authorities were informed, and an investigation commenced. Who could the thief be, and how did they get through the staff and security?
The picture shifts as more and more thefts are recorded, culminating in the kidnapping of one of the important museum donors. Nobody is safe, and soon it becomes evident that anybody who attempts to "stand in the way" of the perpetrator is not safe. Lupe Reinowski puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test but soon realizes that she may have gotten way more than she bargained for.
The Disappearing Donor by Susan Madon is both a mystery novel and a quasi-fundraising manual. Each chapter covers an essential fundraising tip, yet none is a filler chapter. The main character, Lupe Reinowski, is a fundraiser for the Museum of Vegetable Culture. Her struggles with keeping her team in order and managing difficult bosses, employees, frustrated co-workers, disappointing donors, emergencies, and entitled job applicants will resonate with anybody in a similar situation. They will learn something from her. We see her resilience and how she maintains composure under pressure. Each character is an example of either what to do or what not to do.
The author delivered a compelling story. The book opened with the museum director's speech, and you could feel the anticipation that something would happen. As soon as the curtains were drawn back to uncover the empty wall, the book became a rollercoaster until the end. It was not a heart-rending, adrenaline-pumping mystery by any means. It was a light-hearted read for lovers of a good amateur detective work.
The story is told from Lupe Reinowski's perspective, so we discover new clues and follow leads along with her. It's a stimulating book and an exciting read. The author writes with humor and creativity. Surprisingly, Lupe manages to face her days with aplomb after the hilarious experiences she is subjected to daily.
The author also adds some other things for the reader. There are recipes, review questions and a glossary of fundraising terms. There is also a character outline to help the reader.
The book was enjoyable and exciting. It also provided valuable insight into fundraising and its many challenges. The book was professionally edited, and I disliked nothing. Therefore, I'd rate it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to lovers of crime/mystery narratives around fundraising.
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The Disappearing Donor
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
On the occasion of an exhibition by the Museum of Vegetable Culture, two valuable impressionist paintings were found missing, throwing the entire place into an uproar. The authorities were informed, and an investigation commenced. Who could the thief be, and how did they get through the staff and security?
The picture shifts as more and more thefts are recorded, culminating in the kidnapping of one of the important museum donors. Nobody is safe, and soon it becomes evident that anybody who attempts to "stand in the way" of the perpetrator is not safe. Lupe Reinowski puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test but soon realizes that she may have gotten way more than she bargained for.
The Disappearing Donor by Susan Madon is both a mystery novel and a quasi-fundraising manual. Each chapter covers an essential fundraising tip, yet none is a filler chapter. The main character, Lupe Reinowski, is a fundraiser for the Museum of Vegetable Culture. Her struggles with keeping her team in order and managing difficult bosses, employees, frustrated co-workers, disappointing donors, emergencies, and entitled job applicants will resonate with anybody in a similar situation. They will learn something from her. We see her resilience and how she maintains composure under pressure. Each character is an example of either what to do or what not to do.
The author delivered a compelling story. The book opened with the museum director's speech, and you could feel the anticipation that something would happen. As soon as the curtains were drawn back to uncover the empty wall, the book became a rollercoaster until the end. It was not a heart-rending, adrenaline-pumping mystery by any means. It was a light-hearted read for lovers of a good amateur detective work.
The story is told from Lupe Reinowski's perspective, so we discover new clues and follow leads along with her. It's a stimulating book and an exciting read. The author writes with humor and creativity. Surprisingly, Lupe manages to face her days with aplomb after the hilarious experiences she is subjected to daily.
The author also adds some other things for the reader. There are recipes, review questions and a glossary of fundraising terms. There is also a character outline to help the reader.
The book was enjoyable and exciting. It also provided valuable insight into fundraising and its many challenges. The book was professionally edited, and I disliked nothing. Therefore, I'd rate it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to lovers of crime/mystery narratives around fundraising.
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The Disappearing Donor
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon