A review by vsbedford
Somebody at the Door by Raymond Postgate

3.0

A series of wartime vignettes crowded around the death of a petty and grasping middle manager of the worst sort - this is some BLEAK stuff of the kitchen sink kind. The mystery is resolved hastily and without much fanfare (and with a "for reals, tho?" on my part) but, honestly, that doesn't seem to be Mr. Postgate's game at all; he seems to be much more interested in exposing the seamy side of the "Keep Calm and Carry On" attitude of WWII England, and how it failed the average person, than in fingerprints and chemical analysis. Which, if you're prepared, is a fascinating read. A recommend.

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