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Liked It “This is the 7th Adam Dalgliesh mystery by P D James. She is a very descriptive author and develops her characters in the traditional English mould. These mysteries read as true literature rather than simple "who dunits." In the plot line is often not the central part of her books but rather,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is the 7th Adam Dalgliesh mystery by P D James. She is a very descriptive author and develops her characters in the traditional English mould. These mysteries read as true literature rather than simple "who dunits." In the plot line is often not the central part of her books but rather, the development of characters and their psychologies ast he plot unfolds. Like The Black Tower and Death in Holy Orders this one also involves the death of a clergyman in unusual circumstances.”
Bill C wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A first class murder thriller. A picture is worth more than thousand words in reverse - her power of description is immaculate, several pages just on the crime scene. There is the main plot and several sub-plots that lead you astray, but if you stay focused, there is a logical lead to the killer. This is my first PD James foray and introduction to Adam Dalgliesh's detective style. Her crime writing easily upstages Agatha Christie's formulaic episodes.”
Ken W wrote this review Saturday, November 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A bit of the English Catholics in this one, a group that I never quite understand. The mystery is well-done but if I didn't read about 1/3 of it to start in one sitting, I might never have figured it out.”
Amy M wrote this review Tuesday, January 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a great British mystery, 7 books in one, about a baronet's death and the people involved. Good drama, murder and intrigue. Happy reading! ”
Kristen H wrote this review Wednesday, December 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 of 2 members found this review helpful“P. D. James is simply ripping – a literary writer first and foremost, and a mystery writer only by genre. Her books are full of psychological depth, strong and believable characterization, a sobering gravitas, and unlike most mysteries, stand up under re-reading. And of course they’re corking good mysteries! Long live the Baroness J!”
Lord Manleigh wrote this review Tuesday, February 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a slow moving, very descriptive book that started the series of Adam Dalgliesh/major case squad novels. There was an especially interesting thought discussed regarding how tolerance and anti-racism is like a religion.”
kingfisher wrote this review Saturday, March 3 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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