- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (1 Aug 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099720000
- ISBN-13: 978-0099720003
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,160,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For PSYCHOVILLE : 'Ghoulishly irresistible'
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'Essential reading'
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As another reviewer said, it's a "typical Folwer's".
Good points:
1) Original idea.
2) Lot of tidbits abosut history (especially London history) andmyths.
3) A real page-turner.
Bad points:
1) I find Fowler's endings pretty weak, in general.
While the author has in general no problem building the tension up, thefinal showdown tends to be both confusing and sort of a letdown, as if itwas rushed.
Considering I've read three Fowler's books and they all share the sameproblem, I suspect it's a real Achille's heel for the author.
2) Themain plot and most of the colour is a bit dated (very 1990's).
To sum up: far from being a masterpiece, but if you enjoy the author'sstyle it delivers.
Good points:
1) Original idea.
2) Lot of tidbits abosut history (especially London history) andmyths.
3) A real page-turner.
Bad points:
1) I find Fowler's endings pretty weak, in general.
While the author has in general no problem building the tension up, thefinal showdown tends to be both confusing and sort of a letdown, as if itwas rushed.
Considering I've read three Fowler's books and they all share the sameproblem, I suspect it's a real Achille's heel for the author.
2) Themain plot and most of the colour is a bit dated (very 1990's).
To sum up: far from being a masterpiece, but if you enjoy the author'sstyle it delivers.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read `Rune' ten years ago and I hardly ever re-read books, but for Christopher Fowler I make an exception.
A number of bizarre deaths are occurring across London, seemingly suicides, but the detectives Arthur Bryant and John may think differently. Are these deaths in fact murders which have been cleverly concealed? They set out to find a common denominator and this leads them to meet Harry Buckingham, an arrogant ad-man who has done some investigating of his own.
However, if you're familiar with Christopher Fowler you'll realise that there is unlikely to be a simple and common place explanation. Enter a string of fabulous characters; the `challenging' Grace, the driver of the truck that killed Harry's father; Frank, who is obsessed with conspiracy theories (just because it's a conspiracy theory, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you); Janice Longbright, the glamorous and 1950's obsessed Sergeant; the White Witches of the Camden Town Coven; Dorothy Huxley in her decaying library and a women who channels spirits through stuffed cats!
Expect the usual humour and mix of thrills, as well as an astounding amount of London trivia. `Rune' hasn't been included in the recent `Bryant and May' series and so may be a considered a great find and added bonus now that the series has come to a close. Fabulous!
A number of bizarre deaths are occurring across London, seemingly suicides, but the detectives Arthur Bryant and John may think differently. Are these deaths in fact murders which have been cleverly concealed? They set out to find a common denominator and this leads them to meet Harry Buckingham, an arrogant ad-man who has done some investigating of his own.
However, if you're familiar with Christopher Fowler you'll realise that there is unlikely to be a simple and common place explanation. Enter a string of fabulous characters; the `challenging' Grace, the driver of the truck that killed Harry's father; Frank, who is obsessed with conspiracy theories (just because it's a conspiracy theory, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you); Janice Longbright, the glamorous and 1950's obsessed Sergeant; the White Witches of the Camden Town Coven; Dorothy Huxley in her decaying library and a women who channels spirits through stuffed cats!
Expect the usual humour and mix of thrills, as well as an astounding amount of London trivia. `Rune' hasn't been included in the recent `Bryant and May' series and so may be a considered a great find and added bonus now that the series has come to a close. Fabulous!
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be imaginative and wonderfully written. I am an avid Christopher Fowler fan and this book did not disappoint. Well worth a read!!!
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