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Advancement of Learning (Paperback)

by Reginald Hill (Author)

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Publisher: New American Library (January 1992)
ISBN-10: 9991151990
ISBN-13: 978-9991151991

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At the college, he finds black magic and lecturers fraternizing with students, but to Dalziel, murder doesn't quite fit in. He hadn't reckoned on a series of killings as he and Pascoe are sent to investigate a disinterred corpse. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the gems from the early days, Dec 24 2002

By	RachelWalker "RachelW" (England) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Advancement of Learning (Mass Market Paperback)

Some of Hill's earliest novels don't really compare to some of his later ones, but this is one of a couple of absolutely cracking exceptions.

It's got a wonderfully complex plot, some brilliant characters, a great setting, some surprising twists, and it is written wonderfully. Plus, Franny Roote is one of the best villains Hill has ever created. This one, indeed, is essential reading for those who intend to read the later books in the series, because it is Roote's first appearance, and he goes on to appear in quite a large role in all three of Hill most recent books ("Arms and the Women", "Dialogues of the Dead", and "Death's Jest Book"). It's also pivotal in that here Pascoe is first re-united with his former friend, and future wife, Ellie.

A body is found buried in the grounds of Holm Coultram College, and the police arrive, settling themselves in on campus. They meet a wonderful array of interesting and well-drawn interesting characters (students and lecturers alike), but then a new body turns up, and then another...

This is a wonderful crime novel, realistic and strangely chilling, that explores the underbelly of that bastion of the education system, the College, with its strong-willed students, and with it's lectureers all too ready to give in to temptation...

I would reccomend this novel to anyone, especially fans of the police procedural which not only entertains but challenges the intellect. The character, story, writing and setting are all marvellous. Fantastic. Certainly one of Hill's best.

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