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| Value for Money | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Reviewer Rating | 8.5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.7/10  |
Full review by
Soozi3
on 19th Aug 2008
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: This was a most compelling read - not only addressing a sensitive subject but also bringing it to life in a novel that (I beg anyone to disagree) was totally 'unputdownable.' I was hooked from the first sentence and admired, not only the content but the characterization and plot from the word 'go.' It was genius!
Bad Points: The ending was predictable but only because I'm an avid fan of crime novels. I like to think I could write one too .......... one day.
General comments: I feel it's important to note that I haven't been a fan of Ben Elton in a personal sense i.e. stand up... only because I found his personality overbearing, persistent and annoying at times but I can't argue that the man has a talent that can't be denied and his writing is an inspiration and to be perfectly frank... bloody fantastic. Thank you for the most amazing experience of true excellence!
Soozi3's review and ratings | 155 words
Review by
Dreadlocksmile
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on 22nd Dec 2006
User Rating : 8
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Synopsis:
"With old friends like these, who needs enemies? It's a question short, mild mannered detective Edward Newson is forced to ask himself, having in romantic desperation logged on to the Friends Reunited website searching for the girlfriends of his youth. Newson is not the only member of the Class of '86 who has been raking over the ashes of the past. As his old class begins to reassemble in cyberspace, the years slip away and old feuds and passions burn hot once more. Meanwhile, back in ...
Dreadlocksmile's full review | 435 words
Review by
mart492
on 19th Nov 2006
User Rating : 8
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My first Ben Elton read. I hope I haven't been fortunate enough to pick up his best book at my first attempt. I have ordered another of his on the strength of this one.
mart492's full review | 67 words
Review by
aguycalledbruce
on 5th Mar 2006
User Rating : 9
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Past Mortem by Ben Elton is a crime novel of the very highest order. OK, in some ways it's been done before, but the characters are strong, the plot, while slightly ludicrous in reflection, has you gripped when in the middle of it, and the sub-plots are all well done.
Black comedy at its best in the ending!
aguycalledbruce's full review | 75 words
Review by
Biblophile
on 9th Sep 2005
User Rating : 7
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I have read a number of Elton's books and they vary a lot, the one thing you can guarantee is that he'll raise an important social issue and make you think about it. Past Mortem does this very well on the subject of bullying, in school, at work, in relationships and covers the effects on the victim's life and self esteem. A well written,(don't make any plans for the evening once you pick it up, and well researched book. I enjoyed it a lot and would recomend this along with "Popcorn" (his best) ...
Biblophile's full review | 175 words
Review by
Amir Jalali
on 30th Jun 2005
User Rating : 10
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Ben Elton, Past Mortem is best known for his stand-ups. When you hear Ben Elton, you automatically think of the Black Adder or the Thin Blue Line. Thrillers won't be slightly thought of.
Best read I've had for years. You just can't put it down. As an average speed reader, I did it in three days. Brilliant stuff.
A very provokative writer and excellent description of situation.
I must say, don't miss it.
Amir Jalali's full review | 113 words
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