Dr Siri is a lovely septagenarian with a twinkle in his eye. The setting of Laos is fascinating with snippets of the country's history inserted inn a way that heightens your interest and the various cases that Siri comes across are funny and representative of the country's culture. My sister, who suggested the book, said the style reminds her the Ladies No1 Detective agency and it is similar, but in a more informative way.
This is my first Dr Siri and will not be the last. From someone who normally reads the cheap books, I am delighted to pay good money for quality writing and good entertainment.