Have His Carcase - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads: Have HIs Carcase by Dorothy L. Sayers

Rating:  Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
Source: Purchased

Description: The second Dorothy L. Sayers classic to feature mystery writer Harriet Vane, Have His Carcase. Harriet’s discovery of a murdered body on the beach before it is swept out to sea unites her once more with the indomitable Lord Peter Wimsey, as together they attempt to solve a most lethal mystery, and find themselves become much closer than mere sleuthing partners in the process.

Genre: Mystery - Classic

Why I Picked This Book: This was the next book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series.

My Impression: This year has been all about reading what I love and I've had to have a bit of a sit down with myself and realize I just don't love Dorothy Sayers.  She loves a clever turn of phrase and is brilliant at using them but sometimes it gets a bit much.  Plus, I can only handle Wimsey in small doses.  Much more and I want to throw something at him.  I do love Harriet Vane and she and Wimsey play off each other very nicely.

This was a fun mystery with a lot of different threads and more then a few dead ends.  The mystery reveal was surprising and entertaining.  Unfortunately, to me, a lot of the impact got lost in all the phrasing and asides.  I have a few more Lord Peter Wimsey books - including Gaudy Night which features Harriet Vane.  I will read them but I don't think I will be picking up any more of her books.  When it comes down to it I just don't think this is an author for me.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? I will but only the ones already on my shelf.

Would I Recommend this Book? If you enjoy classic mysteries I'd give Dorothy L. Sayers a try - though I'd focus on the ones featuring Harriet Vane.