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jb16772's review against another edition
4.0
Like the first novel the second novel perfectly captures the characters and atmosphere of the Death in Paradise series. The murder mystery is of the same high quality as those in the tv series. The murder appears impossible at first, but is perfectly possible when it is explained at the end. The book, at least my kindle version, was shorter than expected since the last sixty or so pages are an excerpt from the first novel. This means the book ends sooner than expected. Which is not necessarily a bad thing for a murder mystery, since you know that the solution only comes at the end.
jo_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I am lucky enough to have received the second Death in Paradise novel via netgalley, which I was delighted to accept and even more delighted to read.
The first A Meditation of Murder sets the scene and characters for those who have not watched the original television series. This the second, I think is very much more comfortable as a novel than the first, Robert Thorogood seems to have found his writing way.
Clearly from the novel's title we know the victim's name, so Polly Carter's death comes as no surprise, but what does come as a surprise as it was suicide.
Or was it?
The age-old question - Did she jump or was she pushed?
The only other person there at the time was her wheelchair bound sister, Claire. She argued with her before her fall to her death.
Her sister's nurse, heard raised voices whilst walking back through the garden to the house.
Two other guests as Polly's house saw the nurse in the garden. The nurse saw one of them at the window of the house.
They all seem to have alibis, therefore it could not have possibly been one of them.
But of course there is more to this death than meets the eye. We have secret tunnels, drugs, fame, affair and a yellow coat.
Of course it is all in a day's work for DI Richard Poole, and his wonderful team, Camille, Fidel and Dwayne. They have questions which lead to other questions, they have theories that lead to other theories but in the delightful way of an old-fashioned murder mystery which I happily place this one it will all come together in the end.
The denouement of the real murderer reminds me of the gathering of all the suspects of a Poirot novel and it works, somehow the simplicity of it all works. In this novel is the added bonus of the visitation of DI Poole's mother, someone who is only referred to in the earlier episodes of the televison series.
This book has the whole package if you are looking for a complete murder mystery novel with the added bonus of sandy beaches, blue skies a laid back way of life and a very stuffy English policeman clearly out of his comfort zone.
The first A Meditation of Murder sets the scene and characters for those who have not watched the original television series. This the second, I think is very much more comfortable as a novel than the first, Robert Thorogood seems to have found his writing way.
Clearly from the novel's title we know the victim's name, so Polly Carter's death comes as no surprise, but what does come as a surprise as it was suicide.
Or was it?
The age-old question - Did she jump or was she pushed?
The only other person there at the time was her wheelchair bound sister, Claire. She argued with her before her fall to her death.
Her sister's nurse, heard raised voices whilst walking back through the garden to the house.
Two other guests as Polly's house saw the nurse in the garden. The nurse saw one of them at the window of the house.
They all seem to have alibis, therefore it could not have possibly been one of them.
But of course there is more to this death than meets the eye. We have secret tunnels, drugs, fame, affair and a yellow coat.
Of course it is all in a day's work for DI Richard Poole, and his wonderful team, Camille, Fidel and Dwayne. They have questions which lead to other questions, they have theories that lead to other theories but in the delightful way of an old-fashioned murder mystery which I happily place this one it will all come together in the end.
The denouement of the real murderer reminds me of the gathering of all the suspects of a Poirot novel and it works, somehow the simplicity of it all works. In this novel is the added bonus of the visitation of DI Poole's mother, someone who is only referred to in the earlier episodes of the televison series.
This book has the whole package if you are looking for a complete murder mystery novel with the added bonus of sandy beaches, blue skies a laid back way of life and a very stuffy English policeman clearly out of his comfort zone.
silver04927's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
pauline_90's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
teal_reader's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
Christie-esque with humour. Definitely recommend the audiobooks - the whole series is brilliantly narrated.
emci's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mpr2000's review against another edition
4.0
Do you know the TV series "Death in Paradise"?
It is about a posh English detective that is sent to a Caribbean Island to lead a team of policemen and solve the murders there. The problem is that Richard Poole is not quite happy leaving his beloved England... so be prepared for some humorous situations with suits and tea involved!
In this case we will face the death of an international model, the problem is that Richard and his team aren't sure if it is a murder or a suicide. We will meet Richard's parents, and you can expect them to be quite special, of course!
I have to say that I am a big follower of the Death in Paradise series, and I was really surprised to see that there was a book series with my favourite characters on them! I really missed the original comments of Richard, the irony of Camille, the always ready not to work Dwayne and the loyal Fidel!
If you are searching for a detective case, this is you book, with all the suspects hiding something and all of them with a big motive to kill Polly Carter.
With dark humour and funny situations Robert Thorogood take us in a trip through a Caribbean Island with a suspicious death.
Ready for a new chapter of Death in Paradise?
It is about a posh English detective that is sent to a Caribbean Island to lead a team of policemen and solve the murders there. The problem is that Richard Poole is not quite happy leaving his beloved England... so be prepared for some humorous situations with suits and tea involved!
In this case we will face the death of an international model, the problem is that Richard and his team aren't sure if it is a murder or a suicide. We will meet Richard's parents, and you can expect them to be quite special, of course!
I have to say that I am a big follower of the Death in Paradise series, and I was really surprised to see that there was a book series with my favourite characters on them! I really missed the original comments of Richard, the irony of Camille, the always ready not to work Dwayne and the loyal Fidel!
If you are searching for a detective case, this is you book, with all the suspects hiding something and all of them with a big motive to kill Polly Carter.
With dark humour and funny situations Robert Thorogood take us in a trip through a Caribbean Island with a suspicious death.
Ready for a new chapter of Death in Paradise?