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sheltzer's review against another edition
4.0
These are quiet books. The mystery tends to not be sensational and it's not the most suspenseful book, but I enjoy this group of characters. I like that all of them help to solve the mystery, it's not just one sleuth who leads the charge.
judya's review
2.0
Although Ballard is an accomplished author, there was a little bit of the sophomore jinx about this story of an unearthed corpse, blackmail, and stolen war bond money. The exposition of the villain, set in italics at each chapter's beginning, exposes the culprit(s) a little soon. Plus, many of the descriptions feel lifted from the first book. Therefore, you won't feel confused if you start the series with this episode. But I'd advise starting there and possibly skipping this.
Miss Dimple Rallies to the Cause is far from being a bad book: it just feels a little threadbare and worn, like the synthetic rubber tires Ballard seems obsessed about.
Miss Dimple Rallies to the Cause is far from being a bad book: it just feels a little threadbare and worn, like the synthetic rubber tires Ballard seems obsessed about.
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