This story is a good mixture of clever and silly. It doesn’t have much of a moral or message. It’s just out there for the fun of it.
High Point: It’s an easy and entertaining read — like watching an old movie.
Low Point: The silliness (i.e., 1920s-cool) can be a bit overwhelming at times.
Author: H.C. McNeile
Publication Date: 1923
Genre: Mystery
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H.C. McNeile’s novels about a private detective named Bulldog Drummond are light and breezy and thoroughly fun. Bulldog Drummond’s Third Round is as enjoyable as any.
It pits Drummond against his recurring nemesis Carl Peterson. The reader knows exactly what Peterson is up to, and the question is will Drummond be able to stop him.
McNeile’s characters are well-developed and intelligent. Peterson’s plans are creative, diabolical and deadly. Drummond is not perfect, can be outwitted occasionally, but is faithful and persistent as he tries to defeat Peterson’s pursuits.
First published in 1923, this mystery is a good mixture of clever and silly. It doesn’t have much of a moral or message. It’s just out there for the fun of it: Bulldog Drummond’s Third Round.
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