A review by theoverindulged
Speedy Death by Gladys Mitchell

dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Was surprised in the best way reading this and seeing how different it was from the miniseries version. I found Mrs. Bradley, like others, through the BBC miniseries starring Diana Rigg. While the original Mrs. Bradley is far different from the tv version, she is quite a refreshing sleuth compared to her contemporaries, Poirot and Marple. 

“Speedy Death” is quite good as an introduction to the life and sleuthing of Mrs. Bradley and I look forward to more! It’s quick, a breeze to read through, but leaves us guessing only in the best of ways!