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Pictures of Perfection (Mass Market Paperback)

by Reginald Hill (Author) "It is the Day of Reckoning ..." (more)
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"Outstanding procedual series."
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Reginald Hill's ironic humor, polished prose, and keen insight have placed him squarely alongside such great mystery writers as P. D. James and Ruth Rendell. In his latest novel his much-appreciated team of detectives, the incomparable Dalziel and Pascoe, find themselves in the pretty village of Enscombe, which is steadfastly trying -- though somewhat in vain -- to repel the advances of both tourists and developers. When a policeman is discovered missing, Pascoe is immediately worried, but Dalziel thinks he's overreacting... until the normally phlegmatic Sergeant Wield also shows signs of changing his first impressions of picture-perfect village life. Over two eventful days a new pattern emerges: one of lust and lying, family feuds and ancient injuries, frustrated desires and unbalanced minds. Finally, inevitably, everything comes to a bloody climax at the Squire's Reckoning, where the villagers gather each Lady Day to feast and pay old debts. Not even the three lawmen's presence can change the course of history... though one of them is to find the course of his own personal history changed forever.
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5.0 out of 5 stars another great mystery with twists a-plenty!, Jan 24 2003
By Ann Ueda (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
I am a bona fide Reginald Hill fan and have read about a fourth of all he's so far written.

Pictures of Perfection is, without a doubt, one of the best ones I've read and it shows the full range and breadth of Mr. Hill's talents. While ostensibly a mystery, there is ample mirth, satire, parody, and guffaws throughout the book. Mr. Hill also has the ability, rare in the field of mystery writers for some reason, to turn a phrase just right and then place it in the mouth of the best character to say that one phrase; as a result, I found myself laughing outright in unexpected moments!

Character development is finely tuned here and, for once, the book allows a fuller sense of Sergeant Wield and for me fills in the piece of how Wield met his partner who is included in later books. In fact, I feel Hill writes as if picturing all this on stage or on the screen. Yes, that's how well timed and placed characters, dialogue, and plot are. (Mr Hill: If you are reading, please release your books to the larger screen! I can't wait to see who's cast as Andy Dalziel!)

Whether this be your first Hill novel or not, you will not be disappointed by this page-turner!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great:***wickedly Funny Twisted plot,and Happy SGT Wield!, Sep 7 2002
By "lynkfri13" (Waltham, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a Dalziel/Pascoe mystery, with the usual careful plotting and great dialogue. However, this book is above and beyond even Reginald Hill's great usual: there's a bizarre shock in store for the reader. (Who will enjoy it later, very much) It has wickedly funny plotting, some of the most unusual characters, and to my delight an unexpected chance at happiness for poor sweet Sergeant Wield. Wield has suffered through plenty of Dalziel's bossiness and the dismay of "coming out" to his fellow detectives. In this story he meets a man he initially finds very annoying, but as the story develops, we can see the promise of love on the horizon.
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I thought this mystery was wonderful as a kind of "fun" romp with the characters. Hill is showing us he cares very much about them all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Exemplar of the Mystery Genre, Jan 5 2002
By Daniel L Pratt (USA) - See all my reviews
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The usual elements of the mystery genre are all present in this unique opus that you may well remember for a long time. You may even find yourself doing some rereading just to see how it was done. I may have said too much already -- some other reviewers may have said too much -- so I simply encourage you to read and enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Fun, Fun
Filled with humor, irony, and exquisite dialog! One of the best of Hill's series.
Published on Jan 30 2001 by Robert Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
"Pictures of Perfection" is a delightful fairy tale of a mystery complete with happily-ever-after ending. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2000 by Sheila L. Beaumont

5.0 out of 5 stars Usual excellence from Reginald Hill
The story commences with a terrifying and well-written account of a gunman shooting randomly at people in the village of Enscombe - so much more terrifying because we all know so... Read more
Published on May 21 2000 by Helen

4.0 out of 5 stars A nifty departure from the "Dalziel and Pascoe" norm
Hill wittily parodies both Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice* and the English village mystery in this engaging romp. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Characters and style
Not as good as "Beaulah Heights" but still his characters are wonderful.
Published on Jan 19 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Fun!
In "Pictures of Perfection" Reginald Hill gives us both the terrific Daziel/Pascoe mystery we've come to expect and something totally unexpected as well. Read more
Published on Aug 25 1999 by Diane Davis

3.0 out of 5 stars Hill is Out of Focus with "Pictures of Perfection"
"It is the Day of Reckoning." Thus begins what is perhaps one of the most effective narrative hooks around. Read more
Published on Feb 18 1999 by Billy J. Hobbs

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of wit and illusion.
For those of you who prefer the cozy British mystery, like myself, you will be promptly dismayed, perhaps even repulsed, by the first gruesome chapter. Persevere. Read more
Published on Mar 29 1998 by sissylue

5.0 out of 5 stars the best
Love it love it love it! This is the best Dalziel and Pascoe - and that's saying a lot.
Published on Feb 4 1998 by thoekel@mail.utexas.edu

5.0 out of 5 stars encompasses the genre
When a book is this pleasurable, this dare I say it, perfect in every proportion it takes a writer like Reginald Hill to do the review justice. Read more
Published on Aug 2 1997

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