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One of Benson's weaker stories
Aug 13 2011
By A. Feeney
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One of E.F. Benson's favorite themes in his crime and suspense fiction is the seemingly genial and kindly older man who masks a range of crimes behind his amiable exterior. Sometimes he is an otherwise decent individual who falls into a crime of greed and opportunity, while other times he is criminally insane or what today we would call a sociopath.
It is nearly always a younger man who is the victim of his plotting and the older man takes advantage of the trust the younger has in him.
In this novel, though, Benson's touch for characterization and observation are not at their best and even more, are diluted by the novel's unnecessary length. The suspense declines over time rather than growing and Benson seems to fill in the time by repeating elements of characterization rather than building on them.
Worthwhile for Benson fans but not of as much general interest as his other suspense novels are.
It is nearly always a younger man who is the victim of his plotting and the older man takes advantage of the trust the younger has in him.
In this novel, though, Benson's touch for characterization and observation are not at their best and even more, are diluted by the novel's unnecessary length. The suspense declines over time rather than growing and Benson seems to fill in the time by repeating elements of characterization rather than building on them.
Worthwhile for Benson fans but not of as much general interest as his other suspense novels are.
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Great fun
Mar 6 2013
By M. T. Cozzola
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Love the language and the pov. Mildly clever story, delightfully told. I plan to read much more of this author.
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English upper crust
Oct 31 2012
By W. Jarrell
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Format:Kindle Edition
I got bored with the style of writing very quickly. The story line must be taking place in the early twentieth century, they talk about the possibility of war, and the main character has a motor car.
I may have finished the book, but I have better stories to read.
I may have finished the book, but I have better stories to read.
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