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Summary: A great disappointment.
Review: As a long-time Colin Dexter fan, I looked forward to a long auto trip while listening to this book. Beware, all ye of similar expectations. This is not Colin at his best, or even average. None of the stories is very interesting, most are easily solved, (if you care enough to try), none is suspenseful. I had the feeling these stories were rejects from other publications. The Sherlock Holmes story is just dumb. Don't bother with this one.
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Summary: Morse is OK, but Dr. Watson shines.
Review: Fans of Dexter's Inspector Morse series will probably be a little disappointed by this book, since only five of the ten collected stories actually have the cantankerous Thames Valley detective, and with a few exception those stories tend to be the shorter entries of the batch. But still, this is a very readable collection of mysteries and other crime stories, one which as a whole tends to lean more toward the light-hearted rather than the serious. Probably the high point of the collection is not a Morse story but a Sherlock Holmes tale, in which the perrenially overshadowed Dr. Watson finally gets a little bit of recognition. Overall not a stellar collection, but easily an enjoyable lazy afternoon's read.
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Summary: Oh, now...
Review: Oh, now! It's not so bad! Don't you listen to 'em. Bunch of filthy liars. But, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. I for one think it a good read. I mean of course it's not like the books; this is just a bit of fun. Some anecdotes with Morse and others. The stories are well-written... adequate anyway...
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Summary: Studied ambiguity
Review: The prisoner was Muldoon. Morse and the other police officers were to link him to terrorism and ensure his stay at the Oxford prison. Lewis, the second in command, was patient with the irrascible nature of his boss, Chief Inspector Morse.
A car thief shares Morse's idea that Die Walkure is the greatest opera ever composed. The car thief pinched a car and returned it, as Morse explained to Lewis. The deception ran on several different levels.
Dexter includes a story he wrote narrated by Dr. Watson and featuring Sherlock Holmes and his brother Mycroft. Watson solves the mystery. In another matter Morse opines that the person who finds the body is the prime suspect. The stories are very modern.
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Summary: Great expectations poorly expressed.
Review: This collection is definitely not Dexter at his best. The book reads like the sort of thing he does when he is thoroughly bored and has nothing better to do. If you must insist upon reading it borrow the book from your local library. It is a good way to catch Morse on one of his off days.
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Summary: A Wonderful Nod to Watson
Review: While I am a great Morse fan and enjoyed the short stories involving Thames Valley's finest, I particularly enjoyed Dexter's turn at Sherlock Holmes. I was truly impressed with his ability to emmulate Doyle's literary style and to capture the essence of those well-loved characters. But, what I loved most about this short story was the wonderful ending and Watson's role in it! Dexter's homage, though loving, also manages to poke a little fun at the greatest literary detective.
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