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A review by jennylimmy
A Taste for Death by P.D. James
4.0
The mild, thoughtful writing pairs well with the bonkers plot. Such a fun read! I hesitated to read because of the gory opening, but I’m glad I did. This book felt unique (especially the last quarter or so of it), unlike other of James’s novels that feel like Agatha Christie extensions.
It’s strange to see such a strong book appear in the middle of a series. This was nominated for a Booker Award, which was completely deserved, but would have been surprising for many other books in the Dalgliesh series.
This is also the first time I really enjoyed James’s deep dives into many characters’ heads: the private struggles of two secondary characters (Kate Miskin and Mrs. Wharton) are particularly compelling.
It’s strange to see such a strong book appear in the middle of a series. This was nominated for a Booker Award, which was completely deserved, but would have been surprising for many other books in the Dalgliesh series.
This is also the first time I really enjoyed James’s deep dives into many characters’ heads: the private struggles of two secondary characters (Kate Miskin and Mrs. Wharton) are particularly compelling.