It is always dangerous to "create" a follow up to a classic and it very rarely works - not least because it is impossible to "recreate" the original style. P D James does well on that front and I didn't wince. From the title you might expect a "detective" story. In fact, that side is very understated and perhaps more authentic, but it makes for a lack of tension. Enjoyable that's all.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 64 Spring 2012 ) |
