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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A delightful period mystery which explores questions of honesty and the purpose of advertising. Highlights are Lord Peter as a copy writer, cricketer and daring harlequin. The character of Miss Hillard deserved more attention and the book is not as fleshed out as Gaudy Night (but of course not!)....” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Think of it as Bertie Wooster after tutelage from Jeeves, to bulk up his knowledge base, obtaining a position as a detective.”
Elaine P wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An enjoyable read, though not a page turner. Having watched one Lord Peter Wimsey story and read this one, the endings in which the criminals, if they are of the elite, are encouraged to commit suicide I find to be unusual. But the storyline itself is engaging.”
s.f. j wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The absolute pinnacle of English detective hero's. Lord Peter is at the TOP of my 'fictional characters I'd most want to have lunch with' list. The story line is so fun -- the world of advertising in London in days gone by --- so , so neat. I can just see the little cubby hole offices, typing pool with office boys getting in the way, and the office drama. I dont' know that this ever made it to BBC, haven't done any research to check, but I would wear out this DVD if there was such an episode.
Chris L wrote this review Thursday, August 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Take your time reading it, lots of silly and then again witty banter. And all so verry verry English, right down to the office tea break and the cricket match towards the end of the book. I reread this one every couple of years. A real keeper.”
“Lord Peter Wimsey goes in disguise as Death Bredon to work in an advertising agency to investigat the death of Victor Dean. Mr. Dean died after falling down a large metal staircase in the advertising agency. An okay mystery with nothing really outstanding about it. I'm not quite sure why this was on the 1001 books you must read before you die list.”
Rachel H wrote this review Tuesday, February 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“My favorite Sayers. Her wry commentary on the advertising industry is without parallel even today. Naomi Klein should take a lesson.”
Jasmine wrote this review Sunday, January 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lord Peter goes undercover at an ad agency to investigate a death. ”
Amy M wrote this review Thursday, September 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you love Christie and Doyle, you will enjoy this book. The simularity of advertising in 1933 to today will astound you.”
Sandy B Groovy wrote this review Tuesday, August 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lord Peter Wimsey is a wonderful character and the book was good even though I prefer the books with him and Harriet Vane.”
Mara Jade wrote this review Tuesday, June 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“A delightful period mystery which explores questions of honesty and the purpose of advertising. Highlights are Lord Peter as a copy writer, cricketer and daring harlequin. The character of Miss Hillard deserved more attention and the book is not as fleshed out as Gaudy Night (but of course not!).
Elissa R wrote this review Friday, February 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Favorite quote: "You interest me strangely." ”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“My personal favorite Lord Peter Wimsey mystery. We are definitely not amongst the gentry, the hallowed grounds of Oxford, or some old English church. The jewel of this novel, however, is not the mystery but rather the company picnic where Lord Peter is outed because of his exceptional cricket skills. I don't understand cricket, but Ms. Sayers gives it the old college try.”
Vanessa B wrote this review Friday, February 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
