Original Sin Adam Dalgliesh Mystery Series #9 P D James 9780446679220 Books

Original Sin Adam Dalgliesh Mystery Series #9 P D James 9780446679220 Books
P.D. James in this book, gives her detective. Adam Dalgleish, a run for his money. In this book he is required to become familiar with the characters and situations in a once-thriving publishing company, run by the same family for decades. New ideas for retrieving the firms financial supremacy have led to dissension, and old memories have contributed to murders. The solution, when revealed, will leave the reader with a distaste for vengeance.
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Original Sin Adam Dalgliesh Mystery Series #9 P D James 9780446679220 Books Reviews
I can never think of a derogatory thing to say about a PD James mystery. She develops her characters expertly and the plot is always intricately woven. This particular book was steadily paced and interesting. A PD James book always makes me feel as though I am watching from the sidelines. Her descriptions sometimes become lengthy, but that only provides a better understanding of the overall story.
Most surprising twists--but then, P. D. James can be expected to provide lots more than a shoot-'em-up story. She never fails to give just enough clues along the way that when she finally pulls he curtain aside and you see who dunnit, you slap your forehead and say "I should have known!" But you didn't, and in this unusual story you are rewarded with a resolution that is anything but commonplace. I love P. D. James, and this book is right up there with her best.
I love P.D. James but as usual she spends way too much time developing her characters. Do I really need to know the shape of their nose and the size of their lips?? After what seemed like interminable character studies the story finally got exciting and the history of the family dynamics was interesting. Looks like young Mandy got herself a good job after finding dead bodies here and there and taking note of the gossip. Adam Dalgliesh is his usual quiet and caring self with the heart and soul of an investigator.
Away from the crashing waves, rumbling surf, and somewhat humble cottages of the coast, James moves us into the backyard of her detective protagonist with an excursion into London alongside the Thames for an adventure set in, of all places, a venerable publishing house. The action moves as calmly and inexorably as the Thames itself, making for a very engrossing and satisfying read. Having spent many happy hours in the great city, many of those along the Thames, it was almost a nostalgic experience to read this book. It isn't cluttered by references to the typical tourist attractions, but as always concentrates on the development of the story and the characters within.
This is an amazing story. The punishment and justice meted out to the murderer in this story is deeply and powerfully applied even though Dagleish does not arrest the perpetrator of the awful, yet mysterious, deaths. James uses a a tried and true device for trapping the vengeful focus of the criminal, but it is used in an ingeniously new twist.
PlD.James is a fine writer, but the only reason I read this one was because it was a Bargain book, and I have my cheap moments.
She can tell a story as well as anyone out there, and works out her complex plots with superb skill. However............you knew there
was a however coming. I, personally, prefer a tale that offers hopefulness and occasional gleams of Light. James packs her stories
with History and Background and ends with Despair.
Now, there are Folk who like that sort of thing. This book offers it.
The good things - P.D. James has marvelously convoluted plots that I love. Even with perpetrators, she presents them in a sympathetic way as part of human nature.
Not so good - started out very slowly and I had nearly given up on it before I was grabbed with the need to find out who did it, how and why. I have read previous books of hers with Adam Dagliesh and would have liked more interaction with him. He is a very deep and many-faceted character. I wonder if she knew some one like him or combined different personalities. And the old woman mystery writer seemed real. That may be one of Ms. James' talents, to make us feel that the characters are real. This was not up to her usual par but I will definitely read more of her books.
P.D. James in this book, gives her detective. Adam Dalgleish, a run for his money. In this book he is required to become familiar with the characters and situations in a once-thriving publishing company, run by the same family for decades. New ideas for retrieving the firms financial supremacy have led to dissension, and old memories have contributed to murders. The solution, when revealed, will leave the reader with a distaste for vengeance.

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