(Listopia) Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers - 3 stars

[annapi]

A body is found in a bath with nothing on but a pair of pince-nez. Lord Peter Wimsey, amateur detective, is asked by his mother to look into it, as it was found in the tub of an acquaintance of hers.

Though I'd heard about Dorothy L. Sayers in comparison to Agatha Christie, this is the first time I've ever tried her books. It was interesting enough, but I prefer Christie's style. I found the beginning a little boring at first, and it took me awhile to warm up to Lord Peter. But as he showed more of his human side I grew to like him a little better. The mystery itself felt a little contrived, and the murderer's confession letter at the end went on rather too long. Still, I would probably try another book, but not any time soon.

[Jgrace]

annapi wrote: "A body is found in a bath with nothing on but a pair of pince-nez. Lord Peter Wimsey, amateur detective, is asked by his mother to look into it, as it was found in the tub of an acquaintance of her..."

Sayers is more 'literary' than Christie. Her stories move slowly with, I think, greater characer development. I like the later books with Harriet Vane.

[KateNZ]

I agree with Jgrace - Sayers' writing style takes a little getting used to but is worth it, and the Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane books are fabulous (must be read in order, though!!)