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The Case of the Missing Servant

From the Files of Vish Puri, India's "most Private Investigator"
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Aug 02, 2022maipenrai rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
As a reader of Alexander McCall Smith I am accustomed to "mysteries" that are often more free association than dedicated investigation. The humor about the characters and culture are supplied by the protagonists themselves. What Tarquin…
Dec 11, 2021OliviaW_KCMO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Mr. Hall has such a fondness for his characters-this is a perfect palate-cleansing book that will transport you to South Delhi and drop you into a cozy mystery for a few days. Can't wait to start the next one!
Jan 16, 2019captbligh rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An exotic setting mystery, what a pleasant surprise it was.
Aug 05, 2017WhidbeyIslander rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not a typical "whodunit," although there is a mystery that the detective solves. More important to the plot is the feeling it gives you of Indian culture (thankfully includes a glossary); although it paints a sort of sad picture of what…
Dec 05, 2016maipenrai rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
(The first book in the Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator series)
Jun 02, 2016Polonesia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Delightful and funny suspense in New Delhi, India.
Apr 25, 2015dubonnet rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Amusing read with fun and eccentric characters, set in a modern India which is quite novel , foreign and exotic to most of us. I like the writing style, told with the grammar and inflections of modern day English speaking Indians. Nice…
FudgeLady
Apr 11, 2015
I like to think of these books as being distinguishable from other authors mentioned in these comments. I find very few similarities between the Vish Puri series and the other sleuth/mystery series referred to. In order to qualify as a…
Jan 31, 2015Helen100 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book very reminiscent of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'' by Alexander McCall Smith. That novel features the traditionally built Mma Ramotswe who runs a detective agency in Botswana. It was published in 1998. "The Case of…
htliang
Jan 31, 2015htliang rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book very reminiscent of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'' by Alexander McCall Smith. That novel features the traditionally built Mma Ramotswe who runs a detective agency in Botswana. It was published in 1998. "The Case of…
Oct 16, 2014Jenny_Fry rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Richly-drawn characters and setting, I felt like I knew these people and where they lived by the end of the book. I really enjoyed this one.
Dec 17, 2013Roundcat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Vish Puri has an ego almost as big as Agatha Christie's Poirot, and a kind heart and mustache that are bigger. This first in Hall's series about the Delhi detective and his unusual undercover employees was fascinating in showing modern…
Nov 20, 2013Navigator48 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you have not read this, it's a delight. I enjoyed the sights and smells of India, and the Indian detective with his family. A fun read.
Jul 31, 2013Localhostess rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
One of those "free vacation in a safe, cozy, yet wondrous locale"--as opposed to Dr. Siri or Bangkok 8 (they are too perilous)--this is a fun audio. Probably fine on paper, but Sam Dastor needs a listen, he surrounds you with the wonder…
bookfanatic1979
Feb 16, 2013
With Hall's frequent use of foreign words and phrases, I found myself flipping back and forth from the story to the glossary quite a bit. I finally stopped looking up every single word when I realized that most of them didn't have an…
Oct 12, 2012Suzanne_Library rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Rather too many stereotypes, isn't it?
hgeng63
Jan 03, 2012hgeng63 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely LOL hilarious! Also made me hungry.