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A review by melindamoor
The Agatha Raisin Radio Drama Collection by M.C. Beaton
5.0
I read quite a few Agatha Raisin books and while some of them were quite entertaining, I did not find the stories very gripping: a lot of of them were downright boring and frustrating -especially Agatha's mindless, relentless pursuit of totally unsuitable men.
The radio plays came as a pleasant surprise: they are hilariously, laugh-out-loud funny.
Unnecessary details were thankfully chucked out, the storylines are well edited (which the books need badly) and I have to say that this Agatha Raisin character played by Penelope Keith is much more appealing altogether: she is funny, brisk, sharp and very likable.
Sidekick Roy and love interest James Lacey were also given some much needed overhauls with entertaining results.
All the supporting characters - neighbours, friends and adversaries from the village- are superbly cast.
Superbly done and highly recommended.
The radio plays came as a pleasant surprise: they are hilariously, laugh-out-loud funny.
Unnecessary details were thankfully chucked out, the storylines are well edited (which the books need badly) and I have to say that this Agatha Raisin character played by Penelope Keith is much more appealing altogether: she is funny, brisk, sharp and very likable.
Sidekick Roy and love interest James Lacey were also given some much needed overhauls with entertaining results.
All the supporting characters - neighbours, friends and adversaries from the village- are superbly cast.
Superbly done and highly recommended.