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A review by carolsnotebook
Case of the Howling Dog by Erle Stanley Gardner
3.0
First, an admission. I never watched the Perry Mason TV series. I know who he was and the general idea of the shows, but this book is my first true meeting with Perry Mason, and I have to say I'm impressed. As a lawyer, he's all for representing his client, even if his actions are sometimes skirting the edge of legal.
The story starts with a client coming to Perry Mason's office to discuss a will and a complaint about a howling dog, but a seemingly simple case leads to murder and it's up to Perry Mason to protect his client.
It's a quick read, mostly dialogue actually, but what descriptions there are well done and to the point. he plot moves quickly and the clues are there, but of course I missed them. We really get a feel for all the characters, what they think is important, where their loyalties lie. Perry Mason really is a great character, it's no wonder he's become part of American culture, more or less. He's brilliant, cynical, tenacious.
The story starts with a client coming to Perry Mason's office to discuss a will and a complaint about a howling dog, but a seemingly simple case leads to murder and it's up to Perry Mason to protect his client.
It's a quick read, mostly dialogue actually, but what descriptions there are well done and to the point. he plot moves quickly and the clues are there, but of course I missed them. We really get a feel for all the characters, what they think is important, where their loyalties lie. Perry Mason really is a great character, it's no wonder he's become part of American culture, more or less. He's brilliant, cynical, tenacious.