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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
As a doctor, the medical mystery was non-existent for me. When the Dr Carr narrates the story, I was genuinely intrigued but by the first third of the story, I was certain what had happened. The other big twist in the story was also guessable.
Despite the above two things, I did like that one scene with tension involving our H while one entire sequence was downright spooky.
I still would've given this 4 stars but I have a couple of issues/thoughts about this story.
- Despite the thing with Trig (the solicitor), I still feel that the entire sequence of events wouldn't have happened had Lord Peter not intervened. And I am not sure how I feel about it.
- I wish we had a POV from the killer at the end.
Still, I think it brave of the author to write a story like this and Lord Peter and Inspector Parker are hilarious together as always.
Despite the above two things, I did like that one scene with tension involving our H while one entire sequence was downright spooky.
I still would've given this 4 stars but I have a couple of issues/thoughts about this story.
- Despite the thing with Trig (the solicitor), I still feel that the entire sequence of events wouldn't have happened had Lord Peter not intervened. And I am not sure how I feel about it.
- I wish we had a POV from the killer at the end.
Still, I think it brave of the author to write a story like this and Lord Peter and Inspector Parker are hilarious together as always.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
One of the slower paced of Wimsey books, this has a lot of characters and some charm, but isn't the finest. Could have been edited down even further, as the longer it went, the more the readers guesses the killer.
adventurous
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
slow-paced
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An elderly woman with cancer dies, and her grand-niece inherits her estate. Natural enough...except that it might not be. The doctor who attended the lady herself asks Lord Peter to investigate, with some rather surprising consequences. Note: Because of the racism and homophobia in this one, it's perhaps not for the sensitive reader.