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A review by book_concierge
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman
3.0
Mrs Pollifax (Emily), a widow with grandchildren, was living a safe but boring life in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Until the CIA asked her to become a courier, that is. Well, she had a wonderful adventure and is now back in New Brunswick, attending Garden Club meetings and taking karate lessons. But a phone call from her CIA contact, Mr Carstairs, quickly changes her plans. He has another assignment for her; she is to go to Istanbul, Turkey – now.
This is a delightfully imaginative (and highly improbable) cozy series. Mrs Pollifax is a marvelous main character – steadfast, quick thinking, polite (unless someone needs a karate chop to the throat), and courageous. I love how “proper” she is, making her forays into dangerous situations both humorous and fraught with peril. Her ability to make friends of total strangers and gather about her a variety of allies makes for a colorful cast of characters and some unexpected turns in the plot. A fast-paced, easy read. I’ll definitely keep on with the series.
This is a delightfully imaginative (and highly improbable) cozy series. Mrs Pollifax is a marvelous main character – steadfast, quick thinking, polite (unless someone needs a karate chop to the throat), and courageous. I love how “proper” she is, making her forays into dangerous situations both humorous and fraught with peril. Her ability to make friends of total strangers and gather about her a variety of allies makes for a colorful cast of characters and some unexpected turns in the plot. A fast-paced, easy read. I’ll definitely keep on with the series.