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Great little essay book about detective fiction by a master of the genre. Love the sketches introducing each chapter

Excellent so far. I really want to read more mystery fiction, and this is going to make my tbr explode.

The narrator is lovely.

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Worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to write detective fiction or who reads a lot of detective fiction and want to think more critically about why they like it.

The verdict is in - I don't agree with my dad's "meh, interesting enough" review. I enjoyed this and can see myself referring to it again to add to my tbr. I found it accessible enough for someone who doesn't know a lot about detective fiction (me) and detailed enough I think it would bring out something new for afficionados. Particularly enjoyed the social history context, I feel I will approach Christie etc with more grounding next time.

"[Detective fiction] is particularly popular in times of unrest, anxiety and uncertainty, when society can be faced with problems which no money, political theories or good intentions seem able to solve or alleviate. [...] we may well be at the beginning of a new Golden Age."

Next up. Got this as an xmas gift a few years ago from my dad. Turns out he'd picked it up for me, then read it himself before gifting it. So when I opened it, it already came with his disclaimer/review, basically "it's okay but not as good as I was hoping, read it and then probably get rid of it" ? time to find out if I agree.

Who killed Totoro? Ok, that attempt at referencing the rabbit didn't work out but Totoro really enjoyed this book! It was a great discussion on the genre (Totoro particularly loved the chapter on the four great women novelists) written by someone who knows her stuff.

Really enjoyed this book. Got a lot of ideas for new/old books.

Just started listening!!

Just started listening!!