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kraley's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE these books. I highly recommend listening to them because Mummy-Gee is so much funnier that way. I could just follow her around and have a great time. Puri truly is the most amazing detective, but he got those skills from somewhere. I really hope there is another book in this series. I am not tired of these characters at all. I recently visited I dos and the descriptions come so much more alive for me this reading.
soniapage's review against another edition
4.0
Really love the series, especially the audio version with Sam Dastor reading.
growlcat's review against another edition
3.0
An entertaining writer. This one is not his best but I loved the complex plot.
beemini's review against another edition
4.0
Bleeding-edge DNA technology meets the ages-old caste system. I like the Inspector Puri series for its broad reach across Indian society from rural villages to shrine pilgrimage sites to 21st century urban social etiquette conundrums. Middle-aged Puri represents the traditional cultural viewpoint, but he always comes around to more modern ways of thinking. His elderly mother Mummy-ji is a bonus second detective who deserves her own spinoff.
cassietea783's review against another edition
5.0
I have thoroughly enjoyed Tarquin Hall's entire Vish Puri mystery series. The character of Vish Puri is endearing and well-developed, with hints of another certain portly gentleman PI shared by Agatha Christie. Before reading these books, my insider knowledge of Indian culture was embarrassingly limited to one mom-and-pop type authentic Indian restaurant I used to frequent while living in England. But after the first chapter of "Missing Servant," I was hooked and the Vish Puri series became my guilty pleasure reads. The characters are lovable and believable, the culture is beautifully depicted, and the food...Lordy, the food! I love that Mr. Hall has started incorporating "family recipes" in the back. I can finally taste some of the delicious foods Puri is always devouring!
I highly recommend these books. They're easy to read and I love using them to clear my mind between some of the heavier books I have on my reading list (I just finished Helter Skelter...I needed some Vish Puri after that! Yikes!).
I may update this review after I try some of the mouthwatering recipes, so stay tuned!
I highly recommend these books. They're easy to read and I love using them to clear my mind between some of the heavier books I have on my reading list (I just finished Helter Skelter...I needed some Vish Puri after that! Yikes!).
I may update this review after I try some of the mouthwatering recipes, so stay tuned!
corvinaq's review against another edition
4.0
Vish Puri is my favorite detective since Hercule Poirot. This series is so fun! Also, Vish Puri and I like to eat the same amount (a lot), and the book is full of scrumptious-sounding Indian dishes. So I'm hungry now.
dawn_dickerson's review against another edition
3.0
Atypical for what I usually read. Mystery/ love story set in India.Quick easy and interesting read. Truthfully 3 1/2 ★s
smarkies's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5