
Rumpole’s
narrative voice is slightly pompous, but benevolently sarcastic and willing
enough to laugh at himself as well as others. It reminded me rather of P G
Wodehouse, whose narrators manage to turn trivial events into amusing
anecdotes. While each short story centres around the conclusion of a court case
he’s involved in, the settings and characters vary enough to maintain interest,
and the narrator remains likeable throughout.
It’s not the
book to read if you’re looking for excitement, but it is a charming and amusing
set of short stories, ideal to dip into with a cup of tea and guaranteed to leave you in a
good mood.
Next up: The Final Sacrament, by James Forrester
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