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Mr. Justice Raffles by E. W. Hornung

2.0

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 This is the only Raffles novel, and it felt quite drawn out even if it doesn't make for a terribly long book altogether. The plot seemed convoluted and the antisemitism is sure, uh, rife. It's definitely a glimpse at Victorian culture and preoccupations, and Raffles remains a curious character for his utter refusal to be a hero no matter how often Bunny (and the presumed reading public) wish to make him into one. I liked that we returned to the time when Raffles was at full liberty and pursuing his cricket and thievery in equal parts, but I could've done with much more of his high-class burglary and less of hostage situations.