Another intriguing murder mystery in the Gently series. Also, as is often the case, has an interesting theme: police attitudes towards rape claims.
As always Bacchus is the Philistine who is used as the representative of wrong attitude. While somebody has to be the bad guy whose views represent the wrong way, it's irritating that it's always Bacchus. By now he'd have learnt more tolerance and tact, you'd think, from working with Gently. It would be great for his character to have such an arc.
Balancing out his thoughtlessness and intolerance is the understanding, uber-resourceful WPC Coles. She is a great addition to the team.
As always Bacchus is the Philistine who is used as the representative of wrong attitude. While somebody has to be the bad guy whose views represent the wrong way, it's irritating that it's always Bacchus. By now he'd have learnt more tolerance and tact, you'd think, from working with Gently. It would be great for his character to have such an arc.
Balancing out his thoughtlessness and intolerance is the understanding, uber-resourceful WPC Coles. She is a great addition to the team.