Michael Dibdin (1947–2007)
Author of Ratking
About the Author
Michael Dibdin is the author of thirteen previous novels. A native of England, he now lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, the mystery writer Katherine Beck. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Works by Michael Dibdin
Associated Works
Great Stories of Crime and Detection, Volumes I-IV: Beginnings to the Present (2002) — Contributor — 86 copies
Deadly Trap | Wait for What Will Come | The Last Sherlock Holmes Story (1978) — Contributor — 2 copies
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- Birthdate
- 1947-03-21
- Date of death
- 2007-03-30
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
- Place of death
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Places of residence
- Lisburn, Northern Ireland, UK
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Perugia, Italy
Seattle, Washington, USA - Education
- University of Sussex (BA)
University of Alberta (MA - English Literature) - Occupations
- professor
crime writer - Relationships
- Beck, K. K. (wife)
- Awards and honors
- Gold Dagger (1988)
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Probably a 3.75. Paints a rich picture or Italy, warts and all, and Zen is a wonderfully painted character even if rather flawed and not necessarily that likable.
Simply excellent. Richly evocative prose, strong characterization. I don't know if the Italy paints is the real one, but he really brings it to life.
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- Rating
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An area nicked-named “paradise of exiles” is currently dealing with an unusually high number of deaths. Six murders in the expat neighbourhood with no solutions.
The story is told in the form of letters from one Robert Booth, from America, to his friend Professor Prescott.
Booth has managed to get accepted into the social circle of Robert Browning (yes, the poet) and is considered a friend by Browning. When Browning takes it upon himself to investigate the first murder, Booth partners to help.
The first murder victim is a woman Booth was deeply in love with sometime back, so he feels he should help Browning. Five more murders occur and the investigations continue.
The plot is a bit tricky to follow, but reading it you feel you are back in that period. Characters, descriptions and events are well written. Great for readers who enjoy period writings of this era.
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