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bookishdragon's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
geoffreyjen's review against another edition
4.0
Went back to read this again after watching the BBC episode. Lots of differences between the two - the book much more subtle than the TV version. Not the best Morse, but well worth reading. The value is less in the plot than all the subtle details...
omnibozo22's review against another edition
4.0
I have seen a couple of the PBS Inspector Morse episodes and liked them, so I snatched up three when I saw them in the used bookstore. In contrast to that Above Suspicion trash, this was a fun, intelligent read. I'll read the other two I found and look for others, as well.
conprimo's review
mysterious
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
4.0
annie_122's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Abortion, Death, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Incest, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
angrygreycatreads's review
4.0
I read The Dead of Jericho last night, book 5 in Colin Dexter’s Morse series. I love Morse, as bull headed and antagonistic, as he is, there is just something about him that I really enjoy in these books. The Jericho in the title refers to an area of Oxford, in which the murder(s) takes place. Morse finds himself somewhat personally involved with this murder investigation because he knew the victim and had in fact been recently to the house. Morse walks a delicate line trying to solve the case without implicating himself. There is a nice complexity to the plot here, with some mistake in identity, red herrings, and the victim’s actions in life adding to the mix. Another good outing in the Morse series, which is on my shortlist of series to finish this year.
jessie24's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not the best Morse I've read. This felt quite out-dated and the plot wasn't as engaging as the previous Morse stories I've read. It picked up in the last half though. 2.5/ 3 stars
ruthiella's review against another edition
3.0
Oversexed and perennially unlucky in love, Inspector Morse meets a woman who actually (and surprisingly to me) wants to sleep with him…and he lets her slip through his fingers. Much to Morse’ regret, his next encounter with the lady is in a professional capacity, namely, a murder investigation; or was it a suicide? As usual, Morse, tries out a variety of hypotheses that fit some of the known facts until he finally lands on the right combination and solves the case. As always, the dogged (and refreshingly happily married) Sergeant Lewis is at his side.