A review by keepurheadinthebooks
Death of a Bookseller by Bernard J. Farmer

3.0

I really appreciated the extensive historical detail in this book about the book trade in the 1950s. It gave me a sense of being transported back in time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the realities of the time period, police procedures, religion, literature, and even demonology. The murder mystery plot was well-developed and the characters were interesting and engaging. However, my only issue with the book was that the storytelling felt dry and somewhat tedious, which made it take longer to read than I would have liked. Despite this, I did enjoy the main character, who was a good person above all else. Overall, it was a solid read.