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Summary: Well worth the read!
Review: A very well crafted book. Superb plotting as one would expect from this author. This book continues the Morse mystique (he is still able to attract women half his age) but gives Lewis a little more assertiveness. Quite unputdownable.
Rating:
Summary: Well worth the read!
Review: A very well crafted book. Superb plotting as one would expect from this author. This book continues the Morse mystique (he is still able to attract women half his age) but gives Lewis a little more assertiveness. Quite unputdownable.
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Summary: What a book!
Review: Better than anything else I ever read! A must for all crimenovel addicts. And I know because I read crimenovels every day.
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Summary: SUPER CRIME NOVEL
Review: Better than anything else I ever read! A must for all crimenovel addicts. And I know because I read crimenovels every day.
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Summary: Colin Dexter is a superlative mystery writer
Review: For those of you who are only familiar with Colin Dexter's character of Chief Inspector Morse through the A&E mysteries series, I say unto you READ THE BOOKS. Colin Dexter has created a series of mystery novels that will appeal to even the most cynical of mystery fans. Although he did not start writing until after his carreer as a University Professor, he has made up for lost time with a vengence. The character of Morse is superbly drawn. A razor sharp mind that has all the human failings common to all of us. The twists in his novels are truly diabolical and show an insight into the human condition that is both disturbing and familiar.
I realize that this is a review more for the body of work that constitutes the formidable Inspector Morse, but I feel so strongly about his work and, seeing no other reviews here, felt the need to point out a very important fact:
If you buy a Colin Dexter novel, you will not be disappointed.
Rating: 
Summary: An excellent story
Review: Has there ever been a more perfect marriage between character and actor? As ever, discussing any of the Morse books is impossible without discussing the actor who portrays him. The two are linked (in my mind, at least) forever. In this title, Morse is his quintessential self and calls to mind Jonathan Thaw. As usual, the mystery is good, Morse's ego is exquisite, and the writing is engaging. Here is one series where watching the videos does not detract from the source material. In fact, knowing John Thaw's Morse serves to heighten enjoyment of reading the books.
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Summary: An excellent story
Review: Has there ever been a more perfect marriage between character and actor? As ever, discussing any of the Morse books is impossible without discussing the actor who portrays him. The two are linked (in my mind, at least) forever. In this title, Morse is his quintessential self and calls to mind Jonathan Thaw. As usual, the mystery is good, Morse's ego is exquisite, and the writing is engaging. Here is one series where watching the videos does not detract from the source material. In fact, knowing John Thaw's Morse serves to heighten enjoyment of reading the books.
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Summary: What a book!
Review: I have watched enough Inspector Morse on TV but Colin Dexter's books are even more thrilling than the TV series. It's just incredible.
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Summary: Already like an old friend
Review: Inspector Morse is already like an old friend-my first Morse book, but I'm sure the rest will follow! He interested and intrigued me. The weaving of characters and events was flawless!
Thank you, Mr. Dexter!
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Summary: Dull
Review: It took me more than 2 weeks to finish this book. The story is excruciatingly slow-paced for the first three fourths of the novel, and only starts to capture the reader's interest in the last quarter or so. There, the author finally starts accelerating the pace, throwing in some interesting twists. The plot is tied up neatly and the explanation is satisfying, but by the time that happens you really don't care anymore.
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