Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) -
Although I continue to read the Insp. Rutledge books and enjoy them, this one (as some others) seems to be too complicated for its own good. And a few too many coincidences, as well. The characters are well-drawn and the story evokes the time and place, but the plotting isn't the strong suit in this entry.
Gerald G. (PhotoJer) reviewed Proof of Guilt (Inspector Ian Rutledge, Bk 15) on + 92 more book reviews
Great beginning, I thought this was going to be really good. Then it bogs down and finally the last 30 pages it's a rush to finish the book...characters appear seemingly out of nowhere. It felt like the author(s) were stumped and did the best they could think of to reach a somewhat plausible conclusion. That said, the body that caused the whole flap was never found...leaving a major piece of the puzzle hanging. A lot less Hamish, not sure if that was a good thing. Not the best of the series.
There were so many loose ends and unanswered questions at the end of this book that I thought, "it has be a two-parter"!! Is it?? Really took some slogging to get through as it was. And for such an unsatisfying ending....arghhh If the next book in the series doesn't finish the story I may have to cross Ian off my list of Desirable British Detectives!
