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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
It starts with a certain lightness and whimsy (pun intended) and you're like, okay, so this is a classic British cozy. But then it gets dark and ties into key issues and experiences of post-WWI-era Britain and then Sayers breaks out some complex prose experimentation (free indirect discourse, shifts in point of view, internal dialogue, letters) and meta-reference to Sherlock Holmes and in the end it's much more interesting and complex than how it first presents itself. First rate stuff.
It's odd. As much as I love mysteries, this book just wasn't pulling me in. I gave up.
adventurous
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
I enjoyed this book. Liked the humor in it. Would probably read another in the series. I don't know if there is a tv series of these, but think would prob be great.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thought it was time I made a run at Lord Peter. I understand this is not the best of the lot so I am going to continue on. I have read one of the books before, but obviously not in order and I think this is one of those series that profits from being read in order. On to the next!
lighthearted
mysterious
I didn't particularly enjoy this - the writing is fine but the characters seemed strange to me, and hard to follow, with affectations for no reason. Plenty of more enjoyable mysteries for me.
The story is really funny and keeps you engaged until the end. The book isn’t too big, only 212 pages so you could possibly read it in one go.
The book (and the series as a whole) is pretty well written and they are so incredibly funny. The character names are hilarious, the situations are hilarious and basically, Lord Peter is a huge, spoiled child and Bunter is the one guy who keeps him in check. The story itself is pretty realistic, I mean, for as far as you can find a dead, overweight, unknown naked person in your bath.
This is a great first time detective, because you don’t really need to think much, it’s funny, and it isn’t that difficult to read. Honestly, if you want to start reading detectives and don’t know where to start, Lord Peter is a great series to start with!
The book (and the series as a whole) is pretty well written and they are so incredibly funny. The character names are hilarious, the situations are hilarious and basically, Lord Peter is a huge, spoiled child and Bunter is the one guy who keeps him in check. The story itself is pretty realistic, I mean, for as far as you can find a dead, overweight, unknown naked person in your bath.
This is a great first time detective, because you don’t really need to think much, it’s funny, and it isn’t that difficult to read. Honestly, if you want to start reading detectives and don’t know where to start, Lord Peter is a great series to start with!
I like this mystery a lot! This was the second time I had picked it up, because the last time I was not able to get into it. As I read more consistently and got into it, I realized I really like this style because the protagonist and detective, Lord Peter Womsey, is a more human character than say Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes. Even though he is a Lord with a butler in 20th Century England, he's more personable and goofy and feels upset by the prospect of murder and the motive. I also felt like I had more of the clues to the mystery as the book went on, so I was able to guess fairly early on who the culprit was. Overall, I enjoyed the book and will keep my eye out for others featuring this character!