Lethal White reviewed on Goodreads

Lethal White by Robert Galbraith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoy detective fiction and this book does not disappoint. There are mysteries to be unfolded and misdemeanours to be avenged. The central characters of Robin (also the name of Batman's assistant!) and Strike are very good. At times they add humour to the situation no matter how dark the crimes.

Much of the plot revolves around the greatest hive of scum and villainy, I refer of course to the House of Commons. The problem with politicians is that what with sexual abuse, dodging taxes, dodgy sources of income and fiddling expenses - it is really hard to work out which of their disgusting behaviours is the subject of blackmail. Too many to choose from!

One thing which I found disappointing was a retro sixties party with anarchists, Maoists (Maoists!) and Trotskyists. On the one hand, it took me back a bit but it was supposed to be contemporary. The author has never had to know the difference between Maoists and Trotskyists but it is still disappointing to find a writer one admires making such crass errors.

Overall, however, read this book. You will enjoy it.

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