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jschwe's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying this series. All the characters are charming in their own ways. The purposeful confusion of the plot is still a little frustrating at times, but not as much as it was in the last one, and still ultimately a ton of fun.
mayarelmahdy's review against another edition
4.0
The highlight of the story was knowing Twitten's first name; Peregrine. Our lovely lead is called Peregrine Twitten.
There have been many ghastly murders and cons here, of course. A strange case of "It's him!" "Oh it can't be him." "It was him all along" can also be found. Steine is still the stupidest person in stupid town, Brunswick has good intentions but no actual results, and Twitten and Mrs. G are still the most amusing characters in a mystery series ever.
I honestly love this book and the series so much. I hope it goes on for many more books.
There have been many ghastly murders and cons here, of course. A strange case of "It's him!" "Oh it can't be him." "It was him all along" can also be found. Steine is still the stupidest person in stupid town, Brunswick has good intentions but no actual results, and Twitten and Mrs. G are still the most amusing characters in a mystery series ever.
I honestly love this book and the series so much. I hope it goes on for many more books.
mayarelmahdy's review against another edition
5.0
BOOK THREE IS COMING!
This series is perfect, it's the sweetest, funniest, and most amusing set of books ever. The re-read made it even better.
This series is perfect, it's the sweetest, funniest, and most amusing set of books ever. The re-read made it even better.
mccluskey's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eab333's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lot easier to follow along but most likely cause I’m getting used to British language again
cabbie13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
faysieh's review against another edition
5.0
Book 2.
I cannot get enough of these novels!
The ineptitude of Inspector Steine is mind blowing.
The moral dilemma Constable 'Clever Clogs' Twitten is constantly battling with makes me laugh a lot. It is his earnestness and the fact that no matter how many times he insists Palmeira Groynes, cockney station charlady, is actually a criminal mastermind and cold blooded murderer, he is never believed.
Add to that Sergeant Brunswick, with his own bed in the hospital for each time he gets shot in the leg, and you have such a comical cast of characters going round and round the merry-go-round of mishaps, mayhem and murder in the seaside town of Brighton, 1957.
Lynne Truss writes with such wit and I always feel you are able to learn something from her wonderful understanding of grammar and clever use of words.
Having read book 3, (a happy accident), I sought out the other books in ths series, quickly devoured books 1 and 2, and am now just about to embark upon book 4.
What on bally earth am I going to do when I've finished book 4?!
I cannot get enough of these novels!
The ineptitude of Inspector Steine is mind blowing.
The moral dilemma Constable 'Clever Clogs' Twitten is constantly battling with makes me laugh a lot. It is his earnestness and the fact that no matter how many times he insists Palmeira Groynes, cockney station charlady, is actually a criminal mastermind and cold blooded murderer, he is never believed.
Add to that Sergeant Brunswick, with his own bed in the hospital for each time he gets shot in the leg, and you have such a comical cast of characters going round and round the merry-go-round of mishaps, mayhem and murder in the seaside town of Brighton, 1957.
Lynne Truss writes with such wit and I always feel you are able to learn something from her wonderful understanding of grammar and clever use of words.
Having read book 3, (a happy accident), I sought out the other books in ths series, quickly devoured books 1 and 2, and am now just about to embark upon book 4.
What on bally earth am I going to do when I've finished book 4?!
ginge_george's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
vsbedford's review against another edition
4.0
Tightly plotted and very funny - this is Brighton Rock meets Endeavor meets A Shot in the Dark and, if that's a mix you enjoy, it's perfectly done. Ms. Truss has stayed far away from a sophomore slump in this second Constable Twitten novel and I hope she keeps moving in this direction for the next entries in the series! A strong recommend.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
mayar_reading_stuff's review against another edition
4.0
The highlight of the story was knowing Twitten's first name; Peregrine. Our lovely lead is called Peregrine Twitten.
There have been many ghastly murders and cons here, of course. A strange case of "It's him!" "Oh it can't be him." "It was him all along" can also be found. Steine is still the stupidest person in stupid town, Brunswick has good intentions but no actual results, and Twitten and Mrs. G are still the most amusing characters in a mystery series ever.
I honestly love this book and the series so much. I hope it goes on for many more books.
There have been many ghastly murders and cons here, of course. A strange case of "It's him!" "Oh it can't be him." "It was him all along" can also be found. Steine is still the stupidest person in stupid town, Brunswick has good intentions but no actual results, and Twitten and Mrs. G are still the most amusing characters in a mystery series ever.
I honestly love this book and the series so much. I hope it goes on for many more books.