Review: Full Dark House–Christopher Fowler

[majkia]

 

What a terrifically fun book. It’s 1940, London. The Blitz is on. One morning, making his way past the destruction from the bombers the night before, a young man makes his way to his new job at the Peculiar Crimes Unit. 

Thus begins the joint detective work of May and Bryant.  May, a few years younger, logical, practical, feet firmly planted on the ground, and Bryant, the dreamer, the thinker, the guy who calls in mediums and witches for consultant work.

The dialog is sparking with wit, lots of dry humor and lots of atmosphere, not only with regard to the Blitz but also the theatre.

Highly recommended.

Comments

[sollers]

I'm tempted to give it a try purely on the basis of the main characters' names (Bryant & May = ubiquitous brand of matches)

[majkia]

I'm quite sure that was intentional!