pickOkay, I don't love the narrator, I don't think he's half as clever as he thinks he is and wooow the interference with crime scenes, but it's fairly typical for a British Library Crime Classic in that it has that Golden Age of crime feel many of them share, and that was exactly what I needed today.
In the mood to read, couldn't figure out what, so it seemed like a British Library Crime Classic would most likely be a good pick! IIRC, I did not love the other book by John Rowland I've read, but it was okay. So far I don't love the narrative voice, I must admit.
#CurrentlyListening to a second Inspector Shelley mystery #lockedroom #BritishCrimeLibrary
so-soNot my favourite of the British Library Crime series, but still a fun read. My problem was mostly with the way the resolution unfolded. But that‘s not to say that the solution doesn‘t work, however it‘ll get super spoiler-y if I explain more!
so-so3/5 but a so-so for the narrator's repetition of things that he had just explained, and the continuity error where Dr Gordon the police surgeon became Dr Duncan. Also, the word "Doctor" was inconsistently capitalized when referring to "the doctor". I suspect one more editorial pass that fixed all these things might have made this a stronger book (although it was by no means terrible).
I love this cover! The book is set in the seaside town of Broadgate, but the gorgeous beach makes me think of our family trip to Cornwall, specifically St. Ives.
#emojinov day 2: 🏝📚
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