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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
I might pick up another Simon Brett book sometime since I did like his writing style, but the mystery itself wasn't very engrossing or memorable. I did like the two main characters and the contrast between their personalities. They reminded me a little of Anne George's Southern Sisters - although not nearly as funny.
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Simon Brett is the current president of the Detection Club; that should prepare anyone for the type of book this is. It's well done. The clues are in all the right places, the detective pairing is well balanced and the claustrophobia of setting is well observed.
My only complaint is that he can't quite help slipping into pastiche occasionally. Not enough for it to actually *be* a pastiche though, which means that daft puns and knowing references really jar when they appear (however infrequently). I mean, seriously, setting your book in the village of Fethering (next village along from Tarring) sets an expectation for (at best) whimsical comedy, but in fact it's a straight up Cosy Detective novel. I forgave this quickly enough though, as I rather enjoyed the writing and the plot.
My only complaint is that he can't quite help slipping into pastiche occasionally. Not enough for it to actually *be* a pastiche though, which means that daft puns and knowing references really jar when they appear (however infrequently). I mean, seriously, setting your book in the village of Fethering (next village along from Tarring) sets an expectation for (at best) whimsical comedy, but in fact it's a straight up Cosy Detective novel. I forgave this quickly enough though, as I rather enjoyed the writing and the plot.