Rumpole's Return by John Mortimer
Rumpole's Return

John Mortimer

160 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

Horace Rumpole is in a strange state that could only be described as a kind of air-conditioned purgatory: he has retired to Florida with his wife, Hilda (She Who Must Be Obeyed). It is safely assumed the Old Bailey hack's wig has been hung up for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
informative 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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