15 best books by Darya Dontsova
Anyone who has just started studying Dontsova’s creativity should get acquainted with books that are at the top of our rating. We selected the 15 best detective stories based on the ratings of the readers and highlighted the features of their storylines. Everyone will find a book for themselves.
Ranking of the best books by Darya Dontsova
| Nomination | a place | composition | rating |
| Ranking of the best books by Darya Dontsova | 1 | Cool heirs | 4.9 |
| 2 | My husband's wife | 4.8 | |
| 3 | For all the hares | 4.8 | |
| 4 | Damn from the snuffbox | 4.7 | |
| 5 | Old Christie is resting | 4.7 | |
| 6 | Muddy Brilliant | 4.7 | |
| 7 | Date under the mantle | 4.6 | |
| 8 | Dentists cry too | 4.6 | |
| 9 | Lady with claws | 4.5 | |
| 10 | Ghost in sneakers | 4.5 | |
| 11 | House auntie lies | 4.5 | |
| 12 | The lion's share of the gray mouse | 4.5 | |
| 13 | Viper in syrup | 4.5 | |
| 14 | This bitter sweet revenge | 4.4 | |
| 15 | Bastard beloved | 4.4 |
Cool heirs
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.9
The story about the heiress of a large estate in France opens the rating. Rich property threatens the lives of Natasha, who asks for help her friend Dasha Vasilyeva.
The product is able to relieve the tired brain and give positive emotions. Judging by the reviews, the book is entertaining and even reassuring. She is not boring and insanely interesting. Some readers know the lines almost by heart. The product is quite positive and full of humor. To some it may seem unreal. However, initially the ironic detective does not pretend to be highly intelligent.
"Cool heirs" are required to read to all fans of Dontsova, as well as those who are just acquainted with the works of the famous writer.
My husband's wife
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.8
Next in the ranking is a book with the ironic name "My husband's wife." It is about Maxim Polyansky, who is arrested on charges of murdering his girlfriend. It is difficult to prove his innocence, but Dasha Vasilyeva takes up this case and begins to search for a real criminal.
As the story progresses, new corpses appear, and the main character's life “hangs in the balance.” The first part of the work describes the fate of the characters, and the second is the action itself.
The riddles of the book are pretty obvious, strong intrigue did not work out. Despite this, the author managed to keep the reader's attention in a light syllable. Judging by the reviews, the detective is read in just one evening. Fans of Dontsova creativity should devote this book free time.
For all the hares
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.8
One of the best books Dontsova is the work "For all the hares" from the collection of novels about Vasilyeva. The main character is the same Dasha, who gets involved in incredible stories on vacation. Before her eyes commit a crime. However, the police have no evidence, they want to close the case. True, Dasha is not going to give up and is ready to find out everything herself.
Judging by the readers' opinions, they almost immediately guessed who committed the crimes. Some of the plot seemed too implausible. But they are delighted with the style of presentation characteristic of a popular writer. The book will appeal to those who love detectives with a plot, irony and a light syllable.
Damn from the snuffbox
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.7
The main character of the detective novel is the unmarried Viola Tarakanova. Out of pity, she takes Vera to her home, which has lost her memory. At this time, on the threshold of the house appears an orphaned relative, Christina. Viola begins to search for acquaintances of Vera and finds out that the girl inherited a huge fortune from her aunt from America. The reader will find out who is to blame for all the troubles of the young person.
According to the opinion, the book deserves a “solid four”. Readers recommend it for reading to anyone who loves famously twisted plots. In addition, all the characters in the work are kind and naive people who will always help and sympathize. Today it is a great rarity, so reading a book is a pleasure.
This is a suitable option for entertainment for people who have to spend a long time lying down, for example, in a hospital ward, sit in a queue or get to work in the train for a long time.
Old Christie is resting
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.7
Suddenly, Tatiana Sergeevna’s husband died and the house burned down. However, the black stripe in her life is not over yet. After several attempts on her life, the fat woman becomes an assistant to a detective - an elderly man named Grie. And here the fun begins ...
Judging by the reviews, the book is very exciting. A bit annoying is the constant mention of the fact that the main character is a fat woman. Too often, the author focuses on Tatiana’s 80 kg. Some readers considered this unreasonable sarcasm on the part of the writer.
In spite of everything, the first book in the “Detective on a Diet” series definitely deserves attention, because it is quite readable and entertaining. There is a share of humor, ease of syllable and a certain intrigue. Under the mood of the book is read with a bang.
Muddy Brilliant
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.7
Next in the ranking is a book from the series about Ivan Podushkin. Hero Dontsova is a young and intelligent man who tolerates his boring mother. A friend of his employer is accused of a crime, and the main character begins his investigation. Retell all the adventures of Ivan is impossible, it is better to read the book.
When the weather is awful, you can spend some time with a detective. The book "shakes the brain," distracts and reads pretty quickly. However, the second time is unlikely to want to take it in hand.
Too much in her banality and improbability. Someone detective seemed boring. In any case, many fans Dontsova rated product on 5 points out of five.
Date under the mantle
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.6
And again, Vasilyeva falls into an incredible story. This time she takes part in psychological research and studies the behavior of individuals from different social groups. The main character must spend a week with a student Ksenia. They are waiting for a dangerous adventure with blackmail and hypnosis. Not without corpses.
Readers advise the book to be purchased and believe that the characters are perfectly written in it. Captures an interesting plot, pleasant concise language. Girls like the fact that everything in history is twisted on love, not on finance. The only drawback is that one of the scenes is repeated almost word for word, as in the other book. Some readers were greatly perturbed by such a blooper.
Dentists cry too
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.6
The main character of Vasilyev’s work casually throws out an expensive family thing. She goes to the dump to return her, and finds a corpse. The police are not going to "dig" in detail and in a hurry to close the case, and Vasilyeva decides to solve the murder herself. The heroine has to find out how a local dentist is associated with a murdered girl.
Readers believe that some moments in the book are brought to the point of absurdity, and events are moving too swiftly. But they like a cool twisted detective line. The fate of the heroes tightly intersect with each other, the reader begins to suspect the crime of each.
The outcome of the work is unexpected. Therefore, "Dentists cry too" - the best choice for those who love twisted stories with a well-designed storyline.
Lady with claws
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.5
In the book's plot, New Year's Eve is overshadowed by the strange death of the landlady. Relatives do not want to find out the details of her death, however, Dasha Vasilyeva’s friend is not going to abandon this case and begins to sort out all the relatives of the deceased, because the killer is definitely among them.
The book is easy to read and filled with humorous elements. Feedback on the product is controversial. Some readers were satisfied with beautifully written images, an interesting story. Others point out the illogical nature of the plot, many inconsistencies of facts, including those from history. In any case, it is better to read the detective one time, especially if you had a free evening for it.
Ghost in sneakers
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.5
The next participant in the rating is on the list of the best detectives Dontsova, where the main character is Dasha Vasilyeva. In the plot of the book, she works in a bookstore and finds the body of a woman in the closet of one of the workers. Soon, Dasha has to settle in the very trading floor, as her cottage has become unfit for habitation due to a strong hurricane. Next, the reader will meet with a ghost who walks around the store in sneakers.
A light syllable and a touch of humor give a lot of pleasure, and the twisted plot intrigues to the very end. This is a good detective with whom you can escape from everyday problems and pass the couple of evenings. Those who are tired of plunging headlong into philosophical thoughts should get this book.
House auntie lies
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.5
The main character, Dasha, takes the daughter of her friend from the morgue and it turns out that the girl suddenly came to life because she was in a coma. Soon Polina still dies in a car accident. The death of a young person is clearly not accidental. Dasha will have to find out that this is murder or simple coincidence of circumstances.
The book is advised to read, because its intricate plot ends very unexpectedly. It is fun and interesting to read. In some moments it is impossible to stop laughing. This is a good choice for someone who wants to forget for a couple of hours about the difficulties and get some rest, to cheer up. Many take a detective with a train and read while they get to work.
The lion's share of the gray mouse
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.5
In the summer of 2017, the Lion's Share of the Gray Mouse appeared on the store shelves, which did not go unnoticed and often occupies worthy places in various ratings. Platon Persacis and his mother decided to find out whose children they were raising. They suspect that the wife of Plato gave birth to babies from another person. And here the most interesting begins ... Readers also have to find out where and why the shaggy creation with square ears appeared in Tatyana Sergeyevna's house.
The book is like "swallowed" thanks to a light syllable and a touch of humor. The plot is famously twisted and does not make it clear to the end who is the killer. Readers believe that the plot has moved away from the title of the series “Fat Covered Undercover”. In the book, little attention is paid to the image of the heroine. If there is a free evening, then you can pass the couple of hours for a detective.
Viper in syrup
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.5
Next in the ranking is the book "Viper in Syrup", which is included in the cycle with the famous heroine Evlampia Romanova. The resourceful young lady is left alone for 12 months, because her relatives have gone abroad. She is hired to work for one popular writer and has a household with him. Soon the owner of the house is killed by his own son during the game. The organization of this crime accused the wife of the deceased. Evlampiya does not believe in the guilt of the writer's wife and begins to find out the details of the case.
The work is easy to read, the plot is rapidly developing and draws into its atmosphere.Watch what is happening is incredibly interesting. True, the main villain is visible to the reader almost immediately.
The book is full of humor, so it will appeal to those who choose unobtrusive light works for relaxation and pleasant pastime. Detective to anything to those who prefer serious thoughtful creations.
This bitter sweet revenge
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.4
The book "This bitter sweet revenge" is included in the series of works about Dasha Vasilyeva. The heroine is looking for the killer Katya Vinogradova, who died as a result of the introduction of a large amount of heart drug. Soon the reader will learn the secrets of the life of the deceased and outwit the criminal with a private detective.
In reviews, the book is called “light reading at once.” This is another ladies' detective with ironic elements. The work is great distracts from the road, boring work and even uplifting.
The plot is not too different originality. The end, as always, is positive. Anyone who likes to get deep emotions from reading, this genre will not work. The book causes mostly laughter and smile.
Bastard beloved
The author: Daria Dontsova
Rating: 4.4
The story is completed by the story of Evlampii Romanova, who wants to carry out the assignment of her deceased friend and transfer it to her relative thirty thousand dollars. Finding Egor was difficult and even dangerous.
Despite the fact that there are murders and innocent victims in the plot, reading does not leave a negative mark. The book is not devoid of meaning and reveals secrets from the lives of heroes. As usual, it is written in easy language.
This is an excellent choice for those who choose vacationing and relaxing literature. Coming after work, it's great to plunge into a simple ironic detective for a couple of hours, comparable to a light comedy that you looked at and forgot.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
