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ahomelibrary's review against another edition
Today, I want to start with the foundation of this theme of detectives and murder mysteries: Worsley’s “Art of the English Murder”. Dr. Worsley’s book is an overview of how the English enjoyed murder as a form of entertainment — from classics like Sherlock Holmes to real life instances of murder mysteries turning into tourist attractions, especially for the Victorians. .
stevenyenzer's review against another edition
3.0
This read sort of like a dissertation, but I didn’t mind it! Worsley’s writing is compelling and interesting.
mikewa14's review against another edition
5.0
a fascinating account of the British obsession with reading about and watching dramatisation of murder through the ages
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/a-very-british-murder-story-of-national.html
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/a-very-british-murder-story-of-national.html
johnbreeden's review against another edition
5.0
On the format:
I did this book as an audiobook. As such, there were many times I wanted to have the text for reference or follow up. This is a book better done as a physical copy.
The story:
I have long been a fan of English murder mysteries. So, picking up this book to listen to was kind of a no brainer for me. I enjoyed Ms. Worsley's style of writing and the details that are provided. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone with a deep interest in the genre. I am looking forward to doing more research and reading based on some of the references provided.
I did this book as an audiobook. As such, there were many times I wanted to have the text for reference or follow up. This is a book better done as a physical copy.
The story:
I have long been a fan of English murder mysteries. So, picking up this book to listen to was kind of a no brainer for me. I enjoyed Ms. Worsley's style of writing and the details that are provided. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone with a deep interest in the genre. I am looking forward to doing more research and reading based on some of the references provided.