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It's different, but I'm enjoying reading.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A clever idea, that of basing this 11th Mary Russell novel around the G&S light opera, Pirates of Penzance, but that part didn't really come off. Nevertheless, King's writing is always (to date - I have read some 12 of her books) sharp and observant, with an attention to detail that should be a byword in the greater writing community. She has that wonderful knack of "speaking" to the reader here and there in her works without ever being intrusive. This is a quality one does not often find in modern fiction. There is no lecturing, but she will quietly recall some minor point from a few pages before, as if to say "see reader, I didn't forget about this at all," and whereas some other writers put me off completely with similar tactics used broadside fashion, with King I merely find myself chuckling at what one might call "un bon coup." And it is not a mere attempt at cleverness which inspires this writing, but rather a mastery of subject, character and plot. This won't go down as my favourite Mary Russell novel, but as always, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. One wonders, truly, how long a given writer can keep up such a high standard.Read full review
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