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Title: A crashing disappointment.
Review: Unfortunately, I found this mystery very boring, and I usuallylove British mysteries! Its characters were two-dimensional anduninvolving, and the mystery itself wasn't at all engaging. In fact,the resolution reminds me of a classic by recently deceased author, which I better not mention in case I might spoil it for those inclined to read Caudwell's book.One of the problems with this mystery is the series of letters from the young barrister, who behaves pretty idiotically throughout, and so engendered no sympathy or empathy from me. I find that the letters distance the reader from the crime itself, and lessen any suspense that might have been there to begin with.As for the writing style and dialog, I found it pretentious and almost Victorian in tone, which doesn't match very well with the modern setting. As for the wittiness...I just didn't get it! Who knows, maybe I don't have the requisite appreciation for this type of extremely dry wit, if that's what it is.
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