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theseventhl's review
5.0
Another thrilling book in the Inspector Morse series. Probably one of my favorites so far. The Morse & Lewis scenes were outstanding and the ending had me smiling a bit, especially the last line about Morse's first name. I can't wait to see how this story played out on the TV series.
kanejim57's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another Dexter novel of twists and turns that are made straight in the concluding chapters of the book. I still cannot listen to this series without hearing the voices of the late John Thaw CBE and Kevin Whatley as Morse and Lewis. Well narrated.
jemma_parry's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I know the quote is "Money is the root of all evil" but convincing others members to help a Reverend commit a murder seems so far fetched.
Let alone a man getting so anxious he commits a mass killing spree of everyone involved, leaving little to no other suspect options
Definitely not my favourite but not my least favourite in the series
paymeinkash's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
One of the better books in this series so far. The plot revolved around a congregation of a high Anglican church and perhaps was a bit extreme but it was enjoyable reading how Morse was able to solve the various crimes.
crankyfacedknitter's review against another edition
3.0
It's difficult, reading a mystery when you've already seen the tv episode. I've also grown more attached to the Endeavour version of Morse, when he's younger and more open, not as cantankerous and judgmental and irritatingly superior. This case knocked him down a peg, but that's what defense mechanisms are for, are they not?
beitidh_flitcroft's review
dark
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
4.25
definitely the most enjoyable of Colin Dexter’s Morse books, in my opinion.
inquisitive_chap's review against another edition
3.0
Spoilers in this.
Another good and gripping Morse novel (4-5 stars for suspense) but the solution, whilst clever, was too far fetched (2 star for me).
I struggle to believe that any of the co-conspirators had sufficient motive to kill a man they had no issue with. (The risk outweighs the benefit to them. And requires them all to have zero scruples)
I'm still a bit lost as to why a key witness gave a false statement once the game was up.
Morse hooking up with an accessory to Murder at the end is just odd.
And the murderer could easily have found a less involved way to do this crime. Morse's explanation of that doesn't hold water for me.
The bit about the underlined sentences in the book (potentially contradicting one bit of Morse's big reveal?) is interesting and a twist that keeps you thinking after you've finished the book.
Well written, gripping, but too fantastical.
Another good and gripping Morse novel (4-5 stars for suspense) but the solution, whilst clever, was too far fetched (2 star for me).
I struggle to believe that any of the co-conspirators had sufficient motive to kill a man they had no issue with. (The risk outweighs the benefit to them. And requires them all to have zero scruples)
I'm still a bit lost as to why a key witness gave a false statement once the game was up.
Morse hooking up with an accessory to Murder at the end is just odd.
And the murderer could easily have found a less involved way to do this crime. Morse's explanation of that doesn't hold water for me.
The bit about the underlined sentences in the book (potentially contradicting one bit of Morse's big reveal?) is interesting and a twist that keeps you thinking after you've finished the book.
Well written, gripping, but too fantastical.
kartrick's review against another edition
1.0
I felt like it was very shoddily written. I sometimes had a hard time making progress. The story at times was quite unrealistic and Morse certainly didn't make it any better. Not to mention how bad the denouement was.