The Big Bow Mystery
by Israel Zangwill
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Author: Israel ZangwillIllustrator: Justin Weber
Illustrator: Thien Tran
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-15
ISBN: 0976654636
Number of pages: 196
Publisher: Dybbuk Press, LLC
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Book Review: Semi-decent mystery
Summary: 3 Stars
Israel Zangwill did not write this novel to write a mystery, he wrote it to be a satire of Victorian England. The charecters are on dimesional at best, and completely unlikeable, even the detective. The solution for the mystery is belivable, but the reason for the impossible nature of the crime is completely unbelivable. Like the other reviewers have said, and I agree, the middle of the story is completely pointless, as are several of the charecters. But, it was the first locked room mystery novel, so I must give it some credit.
Summary of The Big Bow Mystery
On a foggy day in the Big Bow District of London, Mrs. Drabdump becomes fearful for her lodger. She knocks several times at his door but no answer. She runs to Inspector Grodman and together they break down his door to find the pooor man lying in his bed with his throat cut. The door was locked from the inside. Thus begins Israel Zangwill's classic mystery. Written in 1891, Big Bow Mystery still retains its power to amuse and entertain, both as a clever mystery and a satire of Victorian London.British Detectives Books
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