Rumpole of the Bailey by John Mortimer

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey #1

John Mortimer

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Horace Rumpole, the irreverent, iconoclastic, claret-swilling, poetry-spouting barrister-at-law, is among the most beloved characters of English crime literature. He is not a particularly gifted attorney, nor is he particularly fond of the law by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 80%
relaxing 60%
mysterious 40%
dark 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.84

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