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shellydennison's review
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kvedja's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
katieinca's review
4.0
I'm rereading all of the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries, and loving them just as much the second time through. I highly recommend them, and am happy to loan my copies to convert you. Start with Whose Body? and go from there.
book_concierge's review
2.0
2.5**
When an up and coming advertising copy writer falls down an iron staircase in the office, breaking his neck, it’s viewed as a tragic accident. Soon his replacement is on board and asking lots of questions. What the staff doesn’t know is that Mr Bredon is actually Lord Peter Wimsey and he is working undercover to investigate the death, and a drug-smuggling ring.
I’ve never read any of this series before, and this one is #10. I know they are popular and have heard of them over the years. This particular volume even made it to a Top 100 Books Everyone Should Read list some time back. I’m not sure why.
The first thing I look for in a murder mystery is a fast-paced plot that draws me in immediately and never lets me go. This did not fit that formula. In fact, it took me over a week to read it, and I was bored for much of it. If it hadn’t been the monthly read at one of my book group’s I would have abandoned it.
I do see the potential in the series, however. Lord Peter Wimsey is wealthy, witty, smart and creative. I’m assuming he always goes incognito to help his brother-in-law, Scotland Yard’s Inspector Parker, and I can see that device working well to give him many different experiences. I might try another, but I’ll have to wait a while to let the memory of this dissatisfying read fade.
When an up and coming advertising copy writer falls down an iron staircase in the office, breaking his neck, it’s viewed as a tragic accident. Soon his replacement is on board and asking lots of questions. What the staff doesn’t know is that Mr Bredon is actually Lord Peter Wimsey and he is working undercover to investigate the death, and a drug-smuggling ring.
I’ve never read any of this series before, and this one is #10. I know they are popular and have heard of them over the years. This particular volume even made it to a Top 100 Books Everyone Should Read list some time back. I’m not sure why.
The first thing I look for in a murder mystery is a fast-paced plot that draws me in immediately and never lets me go. This did not fit that formula. In fact, it took me over a week to read it, and I was bored for much of it. If it hadn’t been the monthly read at one of my book group’s I would have abandoned it.
I do see the potential in the series, however. Lord Peter Wimsey is wealthy, witty, smart and creative. I’m assuming he always goes incognito to help his brother-in-law, Scotland Yard’s Inspector Parker, and I can see that device working well to give him many different experiences. I might try another, but I’ll have to wait a while to let the memory of this dissatisfying read fade.
ritajuanita's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lelia_t's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favorite among the Wimsey books that don’t feature Harriet Vane. Other than the lengthy description of a cricket match that I couldn’t appreciate having no understanding of cricket, this book was funny and entertaining and I enjoyed Wimsey’s immersion in the world of advertising.
j32em's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The same rating as Maja, it was for uni and I got so bored
The last para ate tho and Dorothy slays when she eats people up
The last para ate tho and Dorothy slays when she eats people up
majaisabella's review against another edition
2.5
Read for uni. Mostly boring with a few interesting and amusing moments sprinkled through.