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jmelkins's review against another edition
2.0
Overall it's a good story and a good narration, but the anti-semitic descriptions need to be edited or the book withdrawn.
stacielynn's review against another edition
3.0
Ms. Tey always sucks me right into her world with her calm and straight-forward prose. Just the right amount of snarky asides and characters who are endearingly human. I know this will be an enjoyable read.
I finished it and enjoyed the experience. Not her best, but certainly interesting, smart, and amusing. Amazing how her story and characters feel so contemporary. Her mystery isn't easily solved and the red herrings are fun to follow.
I finished it and enjoyed the experience. Not her best, but certainly interesting, smart, and amusing. Amazing how her story and characters feel so contemporary. Her mystery isn't easily solved and the red herrings are fun to follow.
nccasado's review against another edition
4.0
"- Sé que no le caigo bien, inspector, pero le juro por Dios que me gusta usted y le juro por Dios que esa mujer es horrible. ¿Cree que sería capaz de olvidar por un momento que somos el famoso detective y el abyecto sospechoso para que podamos comer juntos a pesar de todo?
Grant no pudo evitar sonreír. No tenía nada que objetar. "
Un chelín para velas, 1936
Josephine Tey
@hojadelata_editorial 2019
Traducción de Pablo González - Nuevo
A pesar de que cuenta con una adaptación cinematográfica de Hitchcock (Inocencia y juventud, 1937), la novela de Josephine Tey no tuvo traducción al castellano hasta el año 2019 gracias al olfato infalible de @hojadelata_editorial.
El inspector Alan Grant debe investigar el hallazgo del cuerpo sin vida de una famosa actriz de cine en una playa aislada de una pequeña localidad, dónde se había refugiado de incógnito, para escapar de las presiones y frivolidades que rodean al mundo del espectáculo.
La lista de sospechosos no para de crecer : actrices rivales, un marido aristócrata, un hermano aprovechado, un joven alojado repentinamente en su casa y diversos amigos y compañeros de profesión.
Grant contará con la inesperada ayuda de Erica Burgoyne, la emprendedora hija adolescente del comisario de la policía local en un nuevo misterio plagado de humor y excentricidad británica.
Una lectura deliciosa!
Grant no pudo evitar sonreír. No tenía nada que objetar. "
Un chelín para velas, 1936
Josephine Tey
@hojadelata_editorial 2019
Traducción de Pablo González - Nuevo
A pesar de que cuenta con una adaptación cinematográfica de Hitchcock (Inocencia y juventud, 1937), la novela de Josephine Tey no tuvo traducción al castellano hasta el año 2019 gracias al olfato infalible de @hojadelata_editorial.
El inspector Alan Grant debe investigar el hallazgo del cuerpo sin vida de una famosa actriz de cine en una playa aislada de una pequeña localidad, dónde se había refugiado de incógnito, para escapar de las presiones y frivolidades que rodean al mundo del espectáculo.
La lista de sospechosos no para de crecer : actrices rivales, un marido aristócrata, un hermano aprovechado, un joven alojado repentinamente en su casa y diversos amigos y compañeros de profesión.
Grant contará con la inesperada ayuda de Erica Burgoyne, la emprendedora hija adolescente del comisario de la policía local en un nuevo misterio plagado de humor y excentricidad británica.
Una lectura deliciosa!
radella_hardwick's review against another edition
3.5
This could've been deduced with a bit of lateral thought but this broadly follows the pattern of the previous one – the killer is prominent once, early on, and then sinks out of view
tracycumming's review against another edition
4.0
How have I missed this little treasure - i know it's another one of those very English 'Who Done It' stories but it was thoroughly enjoyable for a summer read.
bibliovermis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
marryd's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second Alan Grant book and very enjoyable. Good writing, good pace, good characterisations all add up to a good example from the golden years of British detective writing (1937). I sat down and read this in one gulp.
Christine Clay, movie star, goes out for a swim very early one morning and her body is found on the shore. Soon Inspector Grant is called in as clue leads police to be concerned that it is not misadventure or suicide. But no one who knew her, knew where she was staying. And of those who 'knew' her, most only knew the persona she allowed the public to know. Only one person knew where she was. Is the obvious person the killer or is one of the alibis breakable and a motivation discoverable?
Enjoy the taste of red herring and the various viewpoints of the characters. Bet you enjoy Erica and various other characters. I find Tey's characters very human and not just developed to forward the plot. Grant is a hero who makes mistakes and worries about them and about people. I love her depiction of the media too.
Have fun with this but remember that it was written in the 1930s and all the biases of that time are on display. If this is going to upset you, don't read literature from this time.
Christine Clay, movie star, goes out for a swim very early one morning and her body is found on the shore. Soon Inspector Grant is called in as clue leads police to be concerned that it is not misadventure or suicide. But no one who knew her, knew where she was staying. And of those who 'knew' her, most only knew the persona she allowed the public to know. Only one person knew where she was. Is the obvious person the killer or is one of the alibis breakable and a motivation discoverable?
Enjoy the taste of red herring and the various viewpoints of the characters. Bet you enjoy Erica and various other characters. I find Tey's characters very human and not just developed to forward the plot. Grant is a hero who makes mistakes and worries about them and about people. I love her depiction of the media too.
Have fun with this but remember that it was written in the 1930s and all the biases of that time are on display. If this is going to upset you, don't read literature from this time.
willowvine's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 Very interestingly meandering investigation with a great supporting cast and colour, which is let down a good bit by a contrived motive for the culprit and the minor red herring (the major red herring was very good). Still a refreshing read even nowadays.
hypatia13's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable mystery. Nothing spectacular about it, but some lovely plot twists and a somewhat unexpected ending.
kbenessa's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
My mother enjoyed the Inspector Grant series by Josephine Tey and I have her books. I needed a break from heavy reading and picked this one up recently. I've never been a big reader of detective stories or mysteries, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It reads more like a novel and the detective is sympathetic and engaging. I forgot about "the case" for a while as I got wrapped up in the characters. I won't hesitate to try another one the next time I want some lighter reading.