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slferg's review
5.0
Gently is called in to Starmouth when a body is discovered naked on the beach. The local constabulary are confounded and have circulated pictures, but he has not been identified. Then CID George Gently comes up with the identity and the case becomes very tricky - involving counterfeit money, spies, etc. He does not endear himself to the police, but he does solve the case.
Gently is such a quiet detective, not making any judgments or decisions, but waiting for his mind to paint a picture of what happened. He is also addicted to peppermint creams and they seem to be essential to solving a case.
Gently is such a quiet detective, not making any judgments or decisions, but waiting for his mind to paint a picture of what happened. He is also addicted to peppermint creams and they seem to be essential to solving a case.
verityw's review
3.0
So clever. You know who did it (or at least I did very early on) but it's all about the catch and the trap. Really enjoying these. Straight on to number 3!
judenoseinabook's review
3.0
The TV series is little like the books; the books have less bite but are still enjoyable. They also give an insight into policing without radios, mobiles, DNA etc, just observation, deduction and knowledge of human nature. I love the TV series but the books have a charm and fascination as well.
luxveritatis's review
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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