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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brett has done better, but this will do.,
By "anonymous1234567" (San Francisco, California United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sicken and So Die (Hardcover)
Simon Brett writes great mysteries becuase the parts that don't deal with the mystery could easily make a good book on their own. I think these are the best sorts of mysteries, just like, say, Singin' in the Rain is a great movie becuase it's great even without all the singing and dancing. Sicken and So Die does an excellent job as a novel about the theatre, but the mystery is just as important, and it's not that well done this time.In Sicken and So Die, Charles Paris, the weary middle aged actor, is working in Twelfth Night and is having a nice time doing it. Then, the director is poisoned and a new avant-garde one takes the helm, much to Charles' annoyance. As he valiantly continues to play his part the way he thinks it should be done, he investigates a series of accidents that have happened in the play. Could they not be accidents? The Twelfth Night stuff works really well. Here, Brett finds his stride and he creates a hilarious portrayal of the theatre. The mystery, however, is different. Brett seems to be going thorugh the motions a bit, as if in a hurry to get back to the good stuff. Too much time is also spent on Charles and his wife. These parts add a sour edge to the book. Still, Sicken and So Die makes for a very entertaining read. I would also recommend Murder Unprompted and Star Trap, two earlier, better Charles Paris mysteries. One only hopes that Simon Brett writes a Charles Paris mystery that leaves the mystery out.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Up To Normal Standards,
By A Customer
This review is from: Sicken and So Die (Hardcover)
I love Charles Paris and other Simon Brett books, so I did enjoy the book. However I would recommend that those new to the charactors would check out some of the older ones - to have more background and general flavor.I did LOVE IT when Charles tries to salvage his dignity as a performer by playing the part the way he wanted. Very mid life crisis (I guess slightly past). I hope we watch Charles grow extremely old aged.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not much happens.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Sicken and So Die (Hardcover)
I'm surprised by the glowing reviews from the professional reviewers. I found this a very minor whodunnit indeed. No crime occurs till half-way through and even then Charles Paris doesn't quite solve it himself. Much of the book is taken up with an analysis of "Twelfth Night." Paris's failed marriage and stalled career are dwelt on at length but go nowhere. The writing is professional and witty, and the characters are well-drawn, but there's practically no mystery here at all.
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