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Rumpole Rests His Case (Rumpole of the Bailey)
The comic, courageous, and corpulent Horace Rumpole reenters the fray in these seven fresh and funny stories in which the "great defender of muddled and sinful humanity" triumphs over the forces of prejudice and mean-mindedness while he tiptoes precariously through the domestic territory of his wife, Hilda-She Who Must Be Obeyed! With his passion for poetry, and ...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
November 25th 2003
by Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Mortimer, John. RUMPOLE RESTS HIS CASE. (2002). ****.
This is a collection of short stories featuring Rumpole and his efforts in the Old Bailey addressing contemporary problems of the day. Although Mortimer’s strength seems to better fit the novel than the short story form, these are still good reads. The difference is that Mortimer dispenses with much of the humor that we have come to expect in the Rumpole series in favor of quicker, deeper character studies. There are seven short s...more
This is a collection of short stories featuring Rumpole and his efforts in the Old Bailey addressing contemporary problems of the day. Although Mortimer’s strength seems to better fit the novel than the short story form, these are still good reads. The difference is that Mortimer dispenses with much of the humor that we have come to expect in the Rumpole series in favor of quicker, deeper character studies. There are seven short s...more
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As much as I enjoy watching Leo McKern play at Rumpole of the Bailey on PBS, this book by creator John Mortimer is only tolerable. McKern adds so much to the characterization of Rumpole that it's enjoyable. Reading Mortimer's prose, however, isn't much of a pleasure. Certainly, they add a lot taking one of his short stories -- and that's pretty much what these are -- and fleshing it out into a full episode. Mortimer ought to try that with his stories as well.
What can I say? I love Horace Rumpole. These are seven new short stories in which elderly, rumbled, overweight Horace Rumpole, with his daily glasses of Chateau Thames Embankment and small cigars, is the "great defender of muddled and sinful humanity". And that's the public Rumpole. At home, he quietly battles She Who Must Be Obeyed--his wife, Hilda. All of the familiar characters are here in these stories and all are delightful.
37. RUMPOLE REST HIS CASE by John Mortimer / Viking 2001 / ISBN 0-670-91085-6 / crime-humour / completed 10.09.10 / I think I must have read this before some time in the past. The titles of some of the pieces seemed very familiar. Still a fun read the second time round (if it was the second time round...)
I actually listened to this as an audio book. I've done this with two of his books -- Luckily they both had excellent readers that brought the characters to life. Wonderfully enjoyable. Plus I get to walk around hearing my thoughts in a rich british accent for the next couple of days!
I'm a John Mortimer, particularly a Rumpole, fan. Rumpole will forever,. in my mind, be as portrayed in the PBS production by Leo McKErn.
These were some fine stories that allowed me to revisit with old friends from Rumpole's world.
These were some fine stories that allowed me to revisit with old friends from Rumpole's world.
John Mortimer's "Rumpole" is always good. Rumpole is now moivng along with the times, but still enjoys his small cigar and Pomeroy's Plonk.
And I found out what a "Camberwell Carrot" was!!!
And I found out what a "Camberwell Carrot" was!!!
First Rumpole book I actually read after being a fan of the series & christening the missus SWMBO. Apparently the TV series follows the books almost word for word. A nice light funny fast read.
An amusing and quick read, perfect for a day spent sick in bed.
My first Rumpole hopefully not my last, but this did not inspire..
Typical Rumpole fodder.
I like Rumpole.
Even though I've seen all these stories dramatized by Leo Kern, they still sounded fresh and funny. Biting British humour - brought many smiles and a chuckle out loud on many days. Love Rumpole!
It was OK, Rumpole shows through, it was a quick read but not one I couldn't set down.
Although not all the mysteries are completely up to the usual standard, the wit and humour are as enjoyable as ever. I also very much enjoyed the final summing up of Rumpole in his hospital bed. It seems like Mortimer wanted to end here but didn't, as I have a nice another Rumpole to enjoy.
I'm sure if I were a retired lawyer I would find this hysterical. At this point in my life all I can think is that I'm not that codgerish. ... It was a great light read. Beach reading for a cloudy Oregon beach.
Having enjoyed many episodes of Rumpole on PBS it was fun to read Mortimer's work for the first time. Learned a few nuances of the character that I hadn't seen in the TV portrayal.
Like visiting an old friend. I'm a long time fan of Rumpole as portrayed by Leo McKern and the rest of Equity Court as well as SWMBO.
Humorous short stories about a wise old criminal defense attorney who practices mainly in the Old Bailey in London.
I love Rumpole's passionate defense of the accused. A few worth bon mots in this one too.
Just re-read this. For sheer enjoyment and amusement, Rumpole takes some beating.
My buddy, Rumpole. Ah, to be as sharped witted as he (but not as heavy!)
Rumpole is very well written and consistently wry and entertaining.
Standard Rumpole.
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John Clifford Mortimer is a novelist, playwright and former practising barrister. Among his many publications are several volumes of Rumpole stories and a trilogy of political novels, Paradise Postponed, Titmuss Regained and The Sound of Trumpets, featuring Leslie Titmuss - a character as brilliant as Rumpole.
John Mortimer received a knighthood for his services to the arts in 1998.
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