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The Case of the Love Commandos (Vish Puri, Bk 4)
The Case of the Love Commandos - Vish Puri, Bk 4
Author: Tarquin Hall
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ISBN-13: 9781451613285
ISBN-10: 1451613288
Publication Date: 10/28/2014
Pages: 320
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
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cathyskye avatar reviewed The Case of the Love Commandos (Vish Puri, Bk 4) on + 2309 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This fourth book in the splendid series by Tarquin Hall feels a bit disjointed compared to the other three, but it hardly seems worth mentioning. The main reason for the story being "out of joint" is the fact that readers get to learn more about Vish Puri's assistants. Instead of being secretive creatures referred to as "Facecream" and "Tubelight," we get to see some of the things they do when they're not investigating a case for Puri. While we learn about them, we learn about the very real prejudices concerning mixed-caste marriages in India.

Once again, Puri's mother gets to do a bit of her own investigating while on pilgrimage with the rest of her family. This is Mummy-ji's chance to shine and provide readers with the gentle humor and insight into modern life in India that all devotees of this series look forward to.

The mystery is-- as always-- a strong element in the book, but this book-- and the entire series-- is much more than the sum of its parts. The cast of vivid characters, the humor, the intriguing mysteries, the mouthwatering food, the exotic sights, sounds, and smells, the pitch perfect observations of life in modern day India, the dialogue that gives the flavor of Indian speech without a wisp of incoherency... all these parts blend together into such a savory curry that Tarquin Hall's books are downright addictive. The Case of the Love Commandos is another strong entry in a series that I recommend very highly.
Bookfanatic avatar reviewed The Case of the Love Commandos (Vish Puri, Bk 4) on
Another winner by Tarquin Hall. Vish Puri is one of my favorite characters. It's a delight to read about his attempts to find a missing servant. The story is filled with the usual cast of colorful characters, delectable Indian food and of course, Indian English.
nccorthu avatar reviewed The Case of the Love Commandos (Vish Puri, Bk 4) on + 569 more book reviews
Nopt as good as the previous ones