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The United States and Great Britain are not only divided by a common language but also by a sense of humor. This will be my last Rumpole. As they say across the pond, not my cup of tea.

maureen_fox's review against another edition

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DNF around 55%. I was listening to the audio book and just got tired of the character. Maybe it was the writing? Or perhaps the out of date tropes for the women characters.

kiah_reads's review

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

susannah_n's review against another edition

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3.0

I listened to the audiobook of Rumpole of the Bailey when it was posted as a buddy read on one of the Goodreads groups I follow. I don't think anyone who isn't English will appreciate it unless they are as much of an Anglophile as I am embarrassed to admit I am. It was entertaining to listen to the puffed up characters from Rumpole's world, though Rumpole does read as a bit of a sad character, sharp-witted but derided by almost all of the people around him, including the son he is clearly very fond of. I don't think I'll read/listen to any more of these stories, but it was fine for a few hours.

corvinaq's review against another edition

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4.0

Bless this crusty old darling counsel for the defense & his sassy adventures.

suzannalundale's review against another edition

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3.0

There are certainly plenty of smile-moments, and even some chuckle-moments, but, for me, at least, no actual LOL-moments. In part, I think it's just that perhaps Rumpole hasn't aged as well as one might have wished. Definitely don't read Rumpole's views on rape cases... Yuck.

old_crockern's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.75

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