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A review by pgchuis
The Documents in the Case by Robert Eustace, Dorothy L. Sayers
3.0
No Peter Wimsey this time. A narrative told by means of letters and witness statements, describing the relationships between the Harrisons and the artist and writer who move in above them. Mr Harrison eventually dies an horrific death from mushroom poisoning and the dossier is put together by his son in an attempt to persuade the Crown to prosecute the person he believes was responsible.
While it had its moments: the letters by Mrs Harrison and her companion are good, and I liked the way the common man was held consistently to view the artistic community with suspicion. However, I found the structure messy and the pace uneven. There were long passages musing the meaning of life and science versus religion etc which I skipped over.
While it had its moments: the letters by Mrs Harrison and her companion are good, and I liked the way the common man was held consistently to view the artistic community with suspicion. However, I found the structure messy and the pace uneven. There were long passages musing the meaning of life and science versus religion etc which I skipped over.