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sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Six short stories featuring the always entertaining Rumpole of the Bailey. All of the stories were strong and the narration by Frederick Davidson was quite good.
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
Barrister Horace Rumpole is obsessed with many things--Chateau Thames Embankment, small cigars, the poetry of Wordsworth, and, especially, the Golden Thread, the English tradition of preuming the innocence of suspects in court. These six stories feature this endearing character in all of his eccentricities. Just when all seems lost in his cases, Rumpole rises to the occasion at the Old Bailey to the dismay of both the prosecuting barristers and many judges. And just for good measure, Hilda Rumpole ("She Who Must Be Obeyed")is featured in several of the stories. The descriptions of the relationship between the long-married Rumpoles ring true. Rumpole may rule at the Old Bailey, but Hilda definitely has the upper hand at home.
dootsiez's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ivybeans's review
4.0
I love Rumpole. I listened to the audio book read by Rumpole himself. This story is a little predictable.
londonmabel's review
4.0
This was my first Rumpole and as soon as I read one story I knew I'd finally found a successor to Wodehouse. Oh my days is the narration ever funny. The similes are hilarious, as is Rumpole's gentle sarcasm. Mortimer can also get a point across in a simple, funny way, without bashing the reader over the head. This is going on my comfort read pile--I'm always going to need some Rumpole around to cheer me up.
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