Devices And Desires
4 journalers for this copy...
Brilliant!
an Amazon review
By R.J.
P.D. James is not simply a "whodunit?" type of writer, she adds so much cynicism and insight that her books have so much depth as a result. Adam Dalgleish is visiting his late aunt's windmill and cottage and is drawn into a murder spree revolving around the East Anglian seaside. The nuclear power plant dominates the scene, and casts a gloomy shadow over the setting of the novel. James is as incisive as ever, studying the motivations of all the suspects involved, but also peering disturbingly into their personal lives and all the inner demons which haunt many of them. Certainly there are many red herrings in this book, it adds to the enjoyment, and the ending was unexpected (which is something I always expect from P.D. James!) James is unsentimental in her portrayals; the misguided Hilary Robarts, the secret between the Mair siblings, Meg's escaping from the political correctness of her previous life, Blaney's wretched existence with four children, the somewhat pathetic anti-nuclear pamphleteer, and so on. The minor characters, from some of the early victims of the Whistler, to the Sgt. Oliphant of the local police who would be a scary fellow to be interrogated by, come to life in these pages and again add much depth to this novel. If one is starting out with P.D. James, this book is a great place to start. It's where I did, and I've read them all since I was captivated this first time.
an Amazon review
By R.J.
P.D. James is not simply a "whodunit?" type of writer, she adds so much cynicism and insight that her books have so much depth as a result. Adam Dalgleish is visiting his late aunt's windmill and cottage and is drawn into a murder spree revolving around the East Anglian seaside. The nuclear power plant dominates the scene, and casts a gloomy shadow over the setting of the novel. James is as incisive as ever, studying the motivations of all the suspects involved, but also peering disturbingly into their personal lives and all the inner demons which haunt many of them. Certainly there are many red herrings in this book, it adds to the enjoyment, and the ending was unexpected (which is something I always expect from P.D. James!) James is unsentimental in her portrayals; the misguided Hilary Robarts, the secret between the Mair siblings, Meg's escaping from the political correctness of her previous life, Blaney's wretched existence with four children, the somewhat pathetic anti-nuclear pamphleteer, and so on. The minor characters, from some of the early victims of the Whistler, to the Sgt. Oliphant of the local police who would be a scary fellow to be interrogated by, come to life in these pages and again add much depth to this novel. If one is starting out with P.D. James, this book is a great place to start. It's where I did, and I've read them all since I was captivated this first time.
Read this a few years ago, and loved it! When I saw it on shemchin's wishlist, I knew it was here (had been on Mom's shelf), I just had to find it. And I did-yay!-and it's in great shape, so off it goes as an easter surprise. Happy Easter!!
Thank you for this book, Erishkigal as part of the Easter basket surprise. I am looking forward to reading it and then releasing it back on it's journey.
This book was slow to start but as I continued reading it I found myself getting into the story and trying to figure out who the killer was. Lots of surprising twists and turns. Now it's off to another BCer - the winner of the 'chocolate, tea & book RABCK'.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
sending to the winner of the 'chocolate, tea & book RABCK' - firegirl
52 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Lynn Gordon: Share Food
sending to the winner of the 'chocolate, tea & book RABCK' - firegirl
52 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Lynn Gordon: Share Food
OMG! Wow, shemchin, thank you so much for your astounding generosity! While not much of a mystery/thriller reader, this one does look interesting.... I may have to give this one a go. Thanks again!
Journal Entry 7 by Firegirl at Mesa Riverview Shopping Center in Mesa, Arizona USA on Friday, August 7, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (8/7/2009 UTC) at Mesa Riverview Shopping Center in Mesa, Arizona USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES: Left inside Home Depot, near the window blinds.