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Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers

phoebemurtagh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

4.99 and not a jot less - the only reason it would be that low is it isn't Gaudy Night.

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kathydavie's review against another edition

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5.0

review coming

redclayhome's review

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adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

shellydennison's review against another edition

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dark lighthearted mysterious tense 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

3.75

kvedja's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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

4.5

carolalovesausten's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced

4.5

katieinca's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm rereading all of the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries, and loving them just as much the second time through. I highly recommend them, and am happy to loan my copies to convert you. Start with Whose Body? and go from there.

book_concierge's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5**

When an up and coming advertising copy writer falls down an iron staircase in the office, breaking his neck, it’s viewed as a tragic accident. Soon his replacement is on board and asking lots of questions. What the staff doesn’t know is that Mr Bredon is actually Lord Peter Wimsey and he is working undercover to investigate the death, and a drug-smuggling ring.

I’ve never read any of this series before, and this one is #10. I know they are popular and have heard of them over the years. This particular volume even made it to a Top 100 Books Everyone Should Read list some time back. I’m not sure why.

The first thing I look for in a murder mystery is a fast-paced plot that draws me in immediately and never lets me go. This did not fit that formula. In fact, it took me over a week to read it, and I was bored for much of it. If it hadn’t been the monthly read at one of my book group’s I would have abandoned it.

I do see the potential in the series, however. Lord Peter Wimsey is wealthy, witty, smart and creative. I’m assuming he always goes incognito to help his brother-in-law, Scotland Yard’s Inspector Parker, and I can see that device working well to give him many different experiences. I might try another, but I’ll have to wait a while to let the memory of this dissatisfying read fade.

ritajuanita's review against another edition

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mysterious 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? No

4.0

lelia_t's review

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4.0

This is my favorite among the Wimsey books that don’t feature Harriet Vane. Other than the lengthy description of a cricket match that I couldn’t appreciate having no understanding of cricket, this book was funny and entertaining and I enjoyed Wimsey’s immersion in the world of advertising.