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projektironDec 16, 2018

Funny, The Murder at the Vicarage was the book I started with about a year ago and I was _hooked_.

interfixusonDec 15, 2018

The Murder at the Vicarage was the first non childrens' book I ever read, albeit in a translation to my native language. I was eight at the time, and found it enjoyable enough, even if it didn't really leave a lasting impression.

Recently, fifty years later, I tried to reread, solely for nostalgic reasons. And must confess agreement with Wilson as quoted: The thing was wooden, flat, and ultimately unreadable - I opted out halfway.

In contrast, a couple of years ago, I read straight through the Peter Wimsey novels, and absolute found them still worthwhile. Wouldn't have cracked them at eight, though. 14 or 15 first time around.

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