Theresa Murphy
Autor(a) de The Old Bailey: Eight Centuries of Crime, Cruelty and Corruption
Obras de Theresa Murphy
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Sexo
- female
Membros
Resenhas
Estatísticas
- Obras
- 6
- Membros
- 15
- Popularidade
- #708,120
- Avaliação
- 2.8
- Resenhas
- 1
- ISBNs
- 15
Unfortunately though, the writing style is extremely stilted. Do you recall the stereotype of the plodding constable in the dock, reading verbatim from his notebook? Perhaps it is not fair to suggest that the language is that flat-footed throughout but it never raises itself beyond pedestrian heights.
Compounding this failure, the plot has both loose ends and a hasty wrap up. Does that mean a sequel is in the offing? If so, I hope the author spends some time reading the likes of Peter Robinson before sending on to the publisher. I think tightening up the prose would draw in the corners of the plot and the result could be a more satisfying read. 2 / 5.… (mais)