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A review by thereadingmum
Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The fact that I am still thinking about this book a few weeks after finishing it is a good sign. The thing is, it aggravated me, but in a good way.
Allingham writes well and in the style that I enjoy. Her characterisation is good and I could picture them all in detail. The set up for the crime was perfect. Now here is where I got aggravated. I was convinced that I had the true culprit almost right after the murder. There were several hints, which I thought very subtle and so must be true. Then there was what I thought was glaringly a red herring. However, in the end it wasn't! Colour me flummoxed and annoyed but willing to admit being bested.
My only critique was that the resolution was slightly too off kilter and I generally hate the insanity plea. It's too pat in books (not real life).
Allingham writes well and in the style that I enjoy. Her characterisation is good and I could picture them all in detail. The set up for the crime was perfect. Now here is where I got aggravated. I was convinced that I had the true culprit almost right after the murder. There were several hints, which I thought very subtle and so must be true. Then there was what I thought was glaringly a red herring. However, in the end it wasn't! Colour me flummoxed and annoyed but willing to admit being bested.
My only critique was that the resolution was slightly too off kilter and I generally hate the insanity plea. It's too pat in books (not real life).