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Recommendation: The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers
English Bell Ringing, Stolen Emeralds and Murder My memories from my first reading of The Nine Tailors was that it was a bit slow and there was way too much detail about English change-ringing of church bells. I think that … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, British, Crime fiction, Fiction, General adult audience, Mystery, Novel
Tagged bell ringing, church life, clergymen, Dorothy L Sayers, Engish fen country, intricate, Lord Peter Wimsey, Lord Peter Wimsey novel, Murder, mystery, Plot-driven, rich setting, slow starter
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A Void by Georges Perec (trans. Gilbert Adair)
What to say about this book? A lipogram writ by a Parisian of Oulipo’s school, using all but our fifth, most significant sign. Now (amazing!) put in words for a Briton or Australian too. A cast looks for a missing … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century Classics, Classic, Fiction, French, General adult audience, Mystery, Novel, Parody
Tagged 20th Century, classic, fiction, French, humour, Lipogram, Murder, noir, Wordplay
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