Reviews

The Corpse Steps Out by Craig Rice

pickpoppies's review

I didn't get into this one, and some racisms. 

katieinca's review

5.0

Attention all those who love a little madcappery in their mystery, and anybody who'd like to watch a '40s screwball-comedy-dressed as-noir in their head. These are delightful - please don't pay any attention to the covers.
Bonus points if you like things set in Chicago.

darcerenity's review

funny 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

3.5

jonathanrobert's review

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

debjazzergal's review

4.0

Craig Rice is a fun, lighthearted read. A mystery written mostly tongue-in-cheek. It brings to mind the screwball comedy movies of the 30's and 40's.

daniy's review

4.0

I always have so much fun with craig rice books

quietjenn's review

3.0

I continue to super dig our main characters in this series and the jazzy Chicago setting. And in this one, the mystery is centered on a radio show (although a music one, not a drama), which should be total catnip for me. But I found it a bit slow and sort of run-of-the-mill. It's not one I'll revisit, but will continue on with the series.

mdargusch's review

4.0

This mystery from the 1940's should be a movie with Carey Grant and Grace Kelley. It is a rollicking story of radio stars, managers, dead bodies, missing corpses, lots of drinking, more drinking, and arson. It is a short, fun read.

ssejig's review

3.0

Nelle Brown is not having a good day. FIrst, she got blackmailed. Now she's walked in to find her blackmailer dead. So the popular radio host calls her agent. But when agent Jake Justus goes to the apartment, there's no body there. And that sets off a train of events that is wild and drink-filled. A lovely book from Craig Rice.

margaritaville's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0