Reviews for I, Richard

The average rating for I, Richard based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-05-13 00:00:00 Javier Villalon Elizabeth George has penned some fine mysteries the most notable of which is the Inspector Lynley series. Here in I, Richard she shares five clever short story mysteries. You'll be looking for the line that divides real from unreal. Exposure: Captures in a nutshell the very British style of mystery found in the Lynley series and features the namesake detective. Reminds me of The Jewel That Was Ours by Colin Dexter. The Surprise of His Life: Jealousy and overthinking brings the end of this story with Niagara force. Good Fences Aren't Always Enough: Remember Mending Wall ("good fences make good neighbors") by Robert Frost? This is a creepy update. Remember, I'll Always Love You: Charlie Lawton's husband is dead, and she has no idea why. She only knows she must contact his estranged parents and give them the news. Hints of a classic film noir movie. I, Richard: Fans and detractors alike will pay respect to Richard III after reading this historical fiction.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-08-17 00:00:00 James Davis Elizabeth George has been on my radar for some time with her Inspector Lynley books. Problem was that all of her books are in the 600 page range and I was hesitant to commit to one. Then I found this slim volume containing five short stories. Only one of the stories featured Inspector Lynley, but the other stories were pretty good too. I was concerned that an American writers perspective of English police procedural may not be authentic, but from what I read she has done her homework. I found George's writing style was very much to my liking so now I feel I am ready to tackle one of her more substantial books.