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: So When Does He Not Misbehave?
Summary: 4 Stars
A good Rumpole collection is like a box of fine English toffee, and lasts about as long. As I partook of Rumpole Misbehaves and other titles in this decade's offerings of the Horace Rumpole canon, I began to realize I used to like it better when I could fold my mind into a Rumpole story and forget the outside world for a while, which I so often couldn't in these politically motivated latter-day outings. Still, I understand John Mortimer's desire to rant about the hideous bit of social tyranny that is the Anti-Social Behavior Order and am behind him in thinking that bit of Big Brothering is absolutely atrocious. As I read about it, I kept thinking, "Go get `em, Rumpole!" Still, much of the rest of what was offered here in "Misbehaves" was more in keeping with traditional Rumpole fare, with the Timson clan playing its part, She Who Must Be Obeyed hers, as well as Rumpole's eternal conundrum about becoming a QC. (No spoiler here to say of course he doesn't!) I guess it's true there's very little suspense anymore in these stories and the outcomes are often intentionally telegraphed early on by Rumpole, er, I mean Mortimer, but the journey itself through the life and times of this larger than life character is the real fun of sitting back and delving into these novels. Hard to believe that with Mr. Mortimer's passing we've finally reached the end of a literary era. Good thing we've got thirty-plus years of Rumpole books to read through for consolation, Rumpole Misbehaves among them.
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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