toml72's review against another edition
5.0
As others have said, John Mortimer's Rumpole books are always a delightful read. And I can always hear and see dear old Leo McKern as Horace!
John Mortimer had learned the craft of writing well long before he created Rumpole and it shows in all of his books (at least 56 at last count). And his skill and wit stayed with him right until the end.
10/5.
John Mortimer had learned the craft of writing well long before he created Rumpole and it shows in all of his books (at least 56 at last count). And his skill and wit stayed with him right until the end.
10/5.
sathyasekar's review
4.0
A very enjoyable set of short stories with Rumpole standing up in defence of the accused in court. I don’t think the stories by themselves are consistently great or even original - I could detect undertones of Agatha Christie mysteries in a couple of them- but then, the story is infused with rich, typical British humour and old world cronies that will ensure you have a smile right through the book. The humour isn’t the more farcical kind as Henry Cecil but more restrained and... British.
margardenlady's review against another edition
4.0
Rumpole always cracks me up. This was a series of short stories - each about an hour long on the audio version. Perfect for our commuting.
pranavroh's review
4.0
A Lot of fun. Short stories involving a witty criminal defence lawyer. Very well written and very well plotted with a good dose of British wit. A light, Breezy book and a good read.
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