[electrobooks] unlucky for some
- From: "David Russell" <david.russell8@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "freelists electrobooks books" <electrobooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:56:54 +0100
Hi folks,
Well, most of us seem to like the book. Sorry it did not appeal to you Ian.
I have a feeling that Sandra's choice, which will be revealed whenever she
is ready, will make you feel more at home.
When I picked this one, it was mainly because it was highly recommended on
radio 4 by Sophie Hannah, whose detective series I am currently enjoying. I
did not realise at the time that it was number thirteen, unlucky for Jill
Mcgown, in a thirteen book series. It was unlucky for her because she died
of cancer before writing number fourteen. I have found a few more in the
series, so am gradually working my way through them.
So, why did I like it. I think it bridged the gap between the old-fashioned
"body in the library" Agatha christie kind of detective fiction, and the
more modern Peter Robinson/Elizabeth George type of detection. It was old
fashioned in plot, but quite modern in presentation and dialogue. The plot
was certainly complicated, and I got lost once or twice, but it all fitted
together quite well in the end. I agree with Shell that it could have stood
up well as a stand alone novel, and I look forward to seeing how well the
two police partners got together.
So, I will say more, but await other comments first.
David
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