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A review by fiddler76
The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill
4.0
Colin Cotterill's books are not only mysteries or whodunnit's, but a journey into the fascinating culture and history of the South East Asian countries where they are based. These books are filled with a wry sense of humour, often laugh-out-loud funny.
This book is the first in the Dr. Siri series, about a 72 yr old doctor who suddenly finds himself appointed the Chief Coroner of the newly created Communist republic of Laos. In addition to the obstacles the bureucracy throws his way, he also has to contend with the ghosts who seem to find him and wordlessly offer him baffling clues on their untimely demise.
This is one of the best series I have ever read, and deals with several serious issues in a mostly light, humorous style. It is almost diametrically opposite to all the Scandi-crime series which tend to be over serious at times.
Highly recommended.
This book is the first in the Dr. Siri series, about a 72 yr old doctor who suddenly finds himself appointed the Chief Coroner of the newly created Communist republic of Laos. In addition to the obstacles the bureucracy throws his way, he also has to contend with the ghosts who seem to find him and wordlessly offer him baffling clues on their untimely demise.
This is one of the best series I have ever read, and deals with several serious issues in a mostly light, humorous style. It is almost diametrically opposite to all the Scandi-crime series which tend to be over serious at times.
Highly recommended.