Comments | robanybody: You Can't Possibly Know That's The Real Story.

robanybody

You Can't Possibly Know That's The Real Story.

Jul 19, 2011 19:33

So a while back, I read The Case of the Missing Servant: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator by Tarquin Hall and loved it to bits and pieces.

Last weekend, I finally found the second book, The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator, in trade and made noises that only dogs could ( Read more... )

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charliehey July 19 2011, 23:46:27 UTC

Oh lord, these sound amazing. I need to buy these promptly! And you should totally cast them. ♥

PS:

His ship was no new beauty, but it was sturdy, and loyal, and could take a good, solid beating. It'd hosted fights, storms, and celebrations.

Idris was particularly fond of the figurehead: a mermaid with sunbleached skin, verdigris hair, and a sublime grin.

A lovingly crafted bosom, as well.

He didn't believe in mermaids, he didn't care what the stories said, but if they did exist, he liked to believe that they were like the Oshosi's mermaid guide: beautiful and mysterious, a real sight to see. Something you could write your mother about.

Just before she pulled you to your gruesome death, of course.

robanybody July 19 2011, 23:49:38 UTC

YOU NEED TO READ THESE. I know that you will love them, and you will especially love Mummy. She is the best secondary character ever. And oh, God, Facecream is amazing and mysterious and you will fall in love with her, I guarantee it!

afjks;d;s IDRIS. ♥______________♥

charliehey July 19 2011, 23:53:52 UTC

It's so cheap on Amazon, too! :O I'm totally going to get them and read them and fall in love.

I'm having so much fun writing this for you. SO MUCH FUN. <3333333333

robanybody July 20 2011, 00:03:27 UTC

Eeee, I am so glad! You having fun is the most important part of this, you know? ♥♥♥♥!

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misspamela July 19 2011, 23:48:28 UTC

*puts on list*

A character anything like Mma Ramostwe? I am IN.

robanybody July 19 2011, 23:52:59 UTC

In terms of personality, I actually think Mummy is more like Precious, but overall, I would say the series are comparable. And Vish is so wonderfully pompous that I honestly half-expected him to adjust his moustache a la Poirot.

It's all just delightful. :D

misspamela July 19 2011, 23:54:22 UTC

I just found it for $2.78 on Amazon and I had a gift card. Bought!

robanybody July 20 2011, 00:04:08 UTC

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it. ♥

stripedpetunia July 20 2011, 02:35:09 UTC

Haha, Mummy clearly knows what's up.

robanybody July 20 2011, 09:10:07 UTC

She totally does! I cannot wait for her to find the culprits and rub it in the inspector's face. :D

chibirhm July 20 2011, 19:56:05 UTC

HELLO, GOING ON MY VACATION READING LIST.

robanybody July 20 2011, 21:52:57 UTC

THEY ARE REALLY AMAZING BOOKS, HONEST.

I just finished casting them because I am a dork.