Rumpole Misbehaves: A Novel (Rumpole Novels)
by John Mortimer
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Author: John MortimerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-11-29
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Viking Adult
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Book Review: Latest Installment of Comic British Lawyer, Horace Rumpole
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the latest of a long-running series written by British author and lawyer John Mortimer about an aging curmudgeon, Horace Rumpole, with a fine sense of justice (as well as a cynical sense of humor). Most of the Rumpole works are short story collections, but this is a novella of about 200 pages in a large print format (in a normal size font I suspect this book would be about 100 pages).
Horace Rumpole is a criminal defense lawyer in London who disrespects authority of any kind, especially overbearing judges. His stable of co-workers provide much of the comic relief and entertainment. His hectoring wife, Hilda, plays a prominent role in all of the books, but especially in this book, as she interacts with a judge who has been the nemesis of Rumpole for years. The main case in this book involves the unfortunate customer of illegally imported prostitutes who is charged with a murder. Rumpole also is working on other cases that turn out to be related to this case in some way. I particularly enjoyed the anti-social behavior charges against a young client who plays soccer on a rich street, annoying some inhabitants. One of Mortimer's recurring themes is that of the nanny-state trying to over-regulate every human endeavor.
Rumpole books are often pigeonholed as mysteries but that is really not true. Often the reader knows the truth of the matter; all that remains to be resolved is the outcome of the case and the antics of the people involved. But I find these books enormously entertaining and I find myself thinking and behaving with more and more of Rumpole's cynicism as I age. If you have ever wondered if you are the only sane person left in the world and why all the lesser beings around you seem to be rewarded, you will instantly find a kindred spirit in Rumpole.
In many of the Rumpole books the author takes a few pages to introduce the characters and circumstances. This book does not do this very well and for that reason I would not recommend it as the first foray into Rumpoliana. But for a Rumpole fan, this is one more excellent entry in long line of entertaining tales. And since the author is old, I don't expect any more of these books. So read and enjoy while you can. 4 Stars.
Summary of Rumpole Misbehaves: A Novel (Rumpole Novels)
Beloved and bestselling Rumpole is back to solve a new and peculiar mysteryAnti-Social Behavior Orders, commonly known as ASBOs, are the New Labour government?s pride and joy. A child who plays or even loiters in an unfriendly street can, on the complaint of neighbors, have an ASBO slapped on him. If he offends again he?ll be found in breach of his ASBO and thrown in jail without a trial. All this, of course, raises the wrath of everyone?s favorite barrister Horace Rumpole when he is called upon to defend a Timson child who has earned an ASBO for playing soccer on a posh street.
As Rumpole tries to get to the bottom of it all, his fellow barristers in chambers decide to highlight the ridiculousness of ASBOs by citing Rumpole for bringing food and his beloved wine into his room, and for causing global warming by lighting small cigars. Another witty tale sure to please the legions of Rumpole fans who eagerly await each new installment.
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