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Shannon posted a review at 2009-08-21 15:01:52.
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The very first, and in my opinion, one of the best Lord Peter stories. If you've not read any of them, start here if you can. Although each book is independent, Whose Body will give you insights into Lord Peter's history that will make the others more meaningful.
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Eliza posted a review at 2009-04-26 17:53:01.
(Language: English)
This is the first of Dorothy L. Sayers's mysteries to feature Lord Peter Wimsey. The bored aristocrat has, apparently, no love interests to occupy his time and is in desperate need for a hobby, so he turns to crime-solving. Encouraged by his mother (who heartily approves of her son's new pursuit), aided by Parker (a loyal and observant police-officer) and assisted by his talented butler Bunter (Superman), Lord Peter will attempt to unveil the mystery of an unidentified man found naked in a bathtub, wearing a pince-nez and looking very dead. Only, the same night the man's body was found, someone else decided to go missing as well. Someone who wore a physical resemblance to the victim. Coincidence? One-and-the-same person? Two cases to be solved - or just one?At first my only impression of the Lord Peter & Bunter team was that D.L.Sayers just plain stole them from a very popular Wodehousian series: the "-what?" that Lord Peter often adds to finish off his sentences and Bunter's concern for his master's appearance ("not those trousers sir!") ring way too many loud and annoying bells to anyone who has ever read any Wooster and Jeeves stories. Thankfully, as the plot thickens and the question of whether the two cases are related or not grows more persistent you're allowed to forget for a while about the not-particularly-great-or-original characters. The mystery is resolved neatly enough - no loose ends - but not particularly dramatically or satisfactorily either. This is only the author's first book, to be sure, and I've heard the series gets better; but I still wasn't sure whether I would continue with it or not until I read something that was only included in subsequent re-issues of the book: "a short biography of Lord Peter Wimsey...communicated by his uncle Paul Austin Delagardie." The uncle's letter informs us about Peter's years at college, about his service during the difficult years of war and about the disappointments he has suffered in his personal life. All in all, this "short biography" makes Lord P. Wimsey transcend the stereotype of the idle and rich Englishman and brings him a little closer to being a real flesh-and-bones (and-heartbreaks-and-toilet-needs- and-other-such-trivial-things) character. I think it is an indispensable part of the novel and one that managed to make up my mind about reading the rest of the series. It boils down to this: if, as it is foreshadowed by this late addition to the book, D.L.Sayers will find it worth her time to expand upon the character of her detective-hero and transform him into a real person then I don't want to miss reading all about it.
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Janine Martin posted a review at 2009-04-21 10:03:50.
(Language: English)
The author is trying to write in the style of Conan Doyle but the banter and deducing is much less satisfying. Plus when the author resorts to the murderer writing out a detailed confession it's seems an easy way out...
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A reader posted a review at 2009-04-16 20:08:35.
(Language: English)
Fun, likable characters, good English setting, great mystery. Very satisfying.
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Stephen posted a review at 2009-03-28 14:31:54.
(Language: English)
The first Sayers novel with Lord Peter Wimsey, and not the best, with the plot somewhat thin. But the characterisation that makes these books so enjoyable is there with abundance.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-03-15 09:19:55.
(Language: English)
Aristrocratic Detective Lord Peter Wimsey. You do not get any better than that!
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William posted a review at 2009-03-02 05:36:12.
(Language: English)
The introduction of Lord Peter. A fabulous book, especially considering it as a first novel. Already the characterizations are rich, the writing is smart and humorous in the right places. Excellent.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-01-29 00:24:14.
(Language: English)
I'm re-reading this series. Excellent English humor, characters and mystery. You'll love 'em.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-01-14 09:28:15.
(Language: English)
Good introduction to Lord Peter Wimsey. good mystery, but rather silly characterizations.
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