Continuing Buddy Read of the Lord Peter Wimsey stories by Dorothy L. Sayers, with Adrian

[Lynnie]

I also rated The Late Scholar 4 stars. I enjoyed it and liked that it was set in Oxford. Of the four JPW books I liked this one and the first one best for the mysteries.

I now feel sad that there are no more new Wimsey books to read!

Thanks for hosting this buddy read Adrian. It was great to return to this series.

[Adrian]

Ellen wrote: "I finished my reread yesterday. I still rate it a four which means I really really liked it. It misses being a five because in my opinion there is a little too much "lets go to lunch" in other words filler that contributed nothing to advancing the story...."

Well I'm glad you still gave it 4 stars. I do understand about your "lunch breaks" comment.

[Adrian]

Lynnie wrote: "I also rated The Late Scholar 4 stars. I enjoyed it and liked that it was set in Oxford. Of the four JPW books I liked this one and the first one best for the mysteries.

I now fee..."

I think it will probably be 4 stars for me as well, as I near the finish. And it is one of my favourites as well.
I agree that I shall really miss Lord Peter , Bunter and Harriet after this.

[Adrian]

And now I have finished as well, my review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have to admit, I thought this was the best of all the Jill Paton Walsh LPW novels, although, I felt they were all good, and a worthy continuation of Dorothy L Sayers.
I enjoyed , like Lynnie, that this was set in Oxford again, as it holds a special place in my heart.

I don't know how many if any of you, are still left reading or catching up, but I'd like to thank all the people who did read along and/or contributed their thoughts and insights over the last 18 months, without you it would've been a lonely read !!
Also a big thank you to Jean for allowing me to lead another group read ( I use the term lead very loosely as you know ), and also a big kick for somehow talking me into leading another group read nearly 2 years ago . I know she will somehow do it again and I will yet again thoroughly enjoy it.

[Bionic Jean]

Somehow my comment here must have not posted 🙄

Thank you so much Adrian, for another really enjoyable continuous buddy read. Yes, these are fast becoming a tradition of the "English Mysteries Club" aren't they, so I hope for another one very soon with you at the helm 😊

[Adrian]

Bionic Jean wrote: "Somehow my comment here must have not posted 🙄

Thank you so much Adrian, for another really enjoyable continuous buddy read. Yes, these are fast becoming a tradition of the "English Mysteries Club..."

You're welcome Jean. The reality is that its fun to read a whole series, especially one i haven't read at all, or not for many years.
Once the house move finalises, if it ever does, i will be happy to dig out our discussions from a couple of years ago, and see what we think and where we go next

[Bionic Jean]

My fingers are crossed for you both!

[Adrian]

Bionic Jean wrote: "My fingers are crossed for you both!"

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