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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I tried to read this as slowly as possible to prolong the sheer self-hugging joy of it all but, of course,I was unequal to the task. Swept along by the helter-skelter pace of the story line, I paused only to look up all the words and references with which I was not familiar. (Quite a few, as usual, when reading Mr Hill). To describe the plot would probably render me fit only for a Dalzielesque verbal broadside from other readers, so all I can do is recommend it with all my heart.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. I have read every Dalziel and Pascoe book and looked forward to each new one with delight. With Arms and The Woman however I thought Hill had finally lost the plot, and I was so disappointed I have never approached them in the same way since. Luckily this is a classic and a real return to form. Pascoe goes it alone in this one with Fat Andy hovering between life and death caught up in what looks like a terrorist explosion. Having said that, Dalziel dominates the book as usual, leaving Pascoe desperately trying to catch up. Hector gets to shine here too, becoming a much more rounded and interesting character. Fantastic.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Through a succession of ever-better novels, beginning with 'A Clubbable Woman' in 1970 and culminating (for me) in 'On Beulah Height' in 1999, Reginald Hill estabnlished himself as one of the finest crime writers in the business and his heroes Dalziel and Pascoe as amongst the most believable and likeable detectives. After the superlative 'On Beulah Height', however, subsequent books (and especially 'Arms and the Women') seemed to lose their way somewhat.
Not so 'The Death of Dalziel', which brings a triumphant return of the very best qualities of the Dalziel and Pascoe series - a complicated plot (which I shall not, of course, reveal), well-paced writing, excellent characterisation and a blend of subtle wit and incisive commentary. Where crime novels are concerned, it doesn't get better than this - very highly recommended!
Not so 'The Death of Dalziel', which brings a triumphant return of the very best qualities of the Dalziel and Pascoe series - a complicated plot (which I shall not, of course, reveal), well-paced writing, excellent characterisation and a blend of subtle wit and incisive commentary. Where crime novels are concerned, it doesn't get better than this - very highly recommended!
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The Death Dalziel
Excellent book, as are all Reginald Hill books. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend to other readers who like crime novels.
Published 27 days ago by Delighted Corrie Fan
just so good
I have a big problem with books giving a chapter of the next book at the end of the one you are reading. Sometimes you start reading and then think i have read this before. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Browne
Fat Andy "half in love with easeful death"? Not bloody likely!
NOTE: This book was published in North America under the title, "Death Comes for the Fat Man". Buyer beware! Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. E. Cantrell
There's something missing
I don't read many crime novels, but I do love the Dalziel and Pascoe series. They are a wonderful double act that has evolved naturally over a number of years and stories. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Sulkyblue
Nowt like this writing.
I have enjoyed there stories on TV so now that I switch to reading my forst one my picture of the characters is more influenced by the TV than merely reading the biik. Read more
Published on 5 July 2009 by G. J. Weeks
Death Comes for the Fat Man
Having just read "Death Comes for the Fat Man" here in the U.S., I was thrilled to see "The Death of Dalziel" on amazon. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by Ilene R. London
Still very good, but not his best
Here the pairing of policemen Dalziel and Pascoe is broken early as an explosion at a crime-scene puts Dalziel in a coma and in hospital. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by johnverp
I'm not sure about this book
Andy Dalziel (usually pronounced Dee-elle), a large "common man" type detective and Peter Pascoe, his better educated (and it's presumed, classically better looking) subordinate... Read more
Published on 9 May 2008 by J. Bowen
Ho-Hum!!
I've always enjoyed the D&P novels but have felt a bit let down by the last few. This one follows in the same fashion - just not as good as they used to be! Read more
Published on 29 April 2008 by Kevan James
A gripping read - very hard to put down
In this latest Dalziel and Pascoe offering, Hill combines the interest in Grail related themes in the form of the Knights Templar, and the Muslim terrorist threat to create a story... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2007 by Stellastar
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