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ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author. The shallow, self-absorbed man in a position of power who glides through life encountering as much resistance as a greased pig running through sunshie, but still he's misanthropic & pissy. Thank you. I hope “The Word is Murder” was as much fun for Anthony Horowitz to write as it was to read. Again and again the author pokes fun at the image of the mystery writer who actually couldn't solve a crime or even discover a clue of his life depended on it. One bright spring morning in London, Diana Cowper – the wealthy mother of a famous actor - enters a funeral parlor. The Word is Murder has many of the tropes of mystery fiction, including a brilliant, but acerbic detective, and his dim-witted partner, but manages to mix them together with details of the author's real life and work, so it was hard to tell what was made up and what was real. I have tons of books around me and one that I have already started but just could not concentrate on. About the Author ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder , and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author. It's clear that he's somewhere on the autistic spectrum, but is far from being endearing in the way that, say, Christopher was in The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night Time. Highly recommended. And I knew from the success of MAGPIE MURDERS that this one will be popular, so I decided to keep going to see if the book would redeem itself. Horowitz was literally so full of himself, he made himself seem even more unlikeable than Hawthorne. The Word is Murder: A Novel Paperback – Deckle Edge, June 5 2018 by Anthony Horowitz (Author) 4.3 out of 5 stars 917 ratings. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. To create our... She planned her own funeral. Perhaps this is part of his intention; an odd genre mash-up of mystery, memoir, fiction, and. A masterful and tricky mystery that operates at many levels, The Word Is Murder is Anthony Horowitz at his very best. . The chronology is wrong. One thing you can say about horowitz, he certainly likes to base his mysteries around a Catchy Idea. A masterful and tricky mystery that springs many surprises, The Word is Murder is Anthony Horowitz at his very best. Horowitz is either his own biggest fan or he has a massive inferiority complex and deciding which category he falls into is the biggest mystery in the book. story, getting sucked into a murder mystery of the classic locked room type with a modern twist and keeping us all guessing all the way through. Definitely not a fun read, nor a particularly rewarding one. One thing you can say about horowitz, he certainly likes to base his mysteries around a Catchy Idea. He comes across as a boring, whiny doormat who will not stop name-dropping his other books & projects. I was not familiar with Horowitz until I read “Magpie Murders” last year and was totally captivated by his reinvention of an Agatha Christie style mystery. Wow. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is just after 11 a.m. on a bright spring morning, and she is going into a funeral parlor to plan her own service. Please try your request again later. He is approached by Hawthorne, a cantankerous, disgraced police detective who is silently working with the authorities to solve the woman’s murder. Hawthorne is an ex-cop working as a private investigator who is brought on board to investigate the crime. I loved it!!! Although dubious, Horowitz agrees to do so. Hawthorne wants Horowitz to write a book about how Hawthorne will eventually solve the case. Then there is the fact that so many of my goodreads friends had loved it so much. 23 August, 2017. Usually Ships in 1-5 Days. It left me wondering how much was fact, how much fiction, how much autobiography and how much artistic license. Staff Reviews. The Word Is Murder: A Novel (Detective Daniel Hawthorne) Kindle Edition. And I almost stopped reading this one. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Word is Murder. Six hours later she is found dead, strangled with a curtain cord in her own home. 4.3 out of 5 stars 720 ratings. It works well. Usually Ships in 1-5 Days. You are absolutely right. A large proportion of this book was dull and irrelevant to the story line. As I listened to it in the car I found myself taking unnecessarily long journeys whenever I had anywhere to go and once sat on the driveway for nearly an hour “finishing off” takeaway coffee just because I was so caught up in the drama that I didn’t want to turn it off and go into the house!! $27.99 . 0. On Our Shelves Now. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. The consulting ex-detective on the case, Detective Nathaniel Hawthorne, had previously worked with Anthony on a television show and pitches him the idea of a book dealing with the current, complex murder case. You are absolutely right. . Unable to add item to List. The Word Is Murder: A Novel (Paperback) By Anthony Horowitz. “The Word is Murder” was a delight from start to finish and I was thrilled to learn that it's not a stand-alone but the first book in a series. Could someone explain what I've missed? Dying of boredom, I took a break to check my notifications on GR and what did I find but a super review by my friend, Candi, of Anthony Horowitz's novel, The Word is Murder. As brusque, impatient, and annoying as Hawthorne can be, Horowitz—a seasoned hand when it comes to crime stories—suspects the detective may be on to something, and is irresistibly drawn into the mystery. While not quite a book-inside-a-book, “The Word is Murder” is about Horowitz (yes, he’s written himself into the story) collaborating with a former Detective Inspector named Hawthorne, to both solve a murder and write a book about it. I hope “The Word is Murder” was as much fun for Anthony Horowitz to write as it was to read. I was just as ambivalent about the value of reading it. After reading Horowitz’s MAGPIE MURDERS, I was compelled to read this one straightaway. And Hawthorne has a partner, the celebrated novelist Anthony Horowitz, curious about the case and looking for new material. I found myself wishing I were reading that. Usually when I realize I am not liking a book much I will stop reading it. His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian Dying of boredom, I took a break to check my notifications on GR and what did I find but a super review by my friend, Candi, of Anthony Horowitz's novel, The Word is Murder. Buy the Paperback Book The Word Is Murder: A Novel by Anthony Horowitz at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. It was exactly what I was in the mood for, an engaging, character-driven story. Read this book and you'll never forget. For me, I thought this was going to be a slam dunk, a book I was practically sure of enjoying, after all, I had loved reading some of Horowitz's other books so much. Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2018. But award winning crime writer Anthony Horowitz has never been busier in his life. His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian What a book!!! Having thoroughly enjoyed Anthony Horowitz’s “meta” mystery, “Magpie Murders”, I joyfully dove into “The Word is Murder” which has similar playful “conceits”. At first it’s irritating and dull, but after a while it comes across as rather sad. It’s cool because he references his career as the creator of Foyle’s War, the original adapter of Midsomer Murders and as the author of the teen series, Alex Rider. This book made me smile from the first page on wards. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz is a 2017 Harper publication. . It did not. Author Anthony Horowitz has shown that he is adept at writing many different genres of books, but it is clear that he was certainly meant to be writing anything but this particular novel. Hawthorne is made of cardboard: a straight, white, egotistical male bigot with no respect for anyone or anything. ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author.His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian Fleming. What a clever and enjoyable mystery! ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author. Yes!! At that point I pulled up the Goodreads page and I was, well, flummoxed. In this case Mr Horowitz does just that, telling his own (?!?) Yes!! By RoughJustice. The writer and the detective form an unusual partnership. Six hours later the woman is dead, strangled with a crimson curtain cord in her own home. He’s investigating a bizarre and complex murder and he wants Anthony to write a book about it, a bestselling book of course, with a 50/50 split. I kept expecting any attempt for this to be less self indulgent and become interesting. New York Times bestselling author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty, Anthony Horowitz has yet again brilliantly reinvented the classic crime novel, this time writing a fictional version of himself as the Watson to a modern-day Holmes. Gay people still exist and all the other characters haven't crowned him king, must be time to say something crass & storm off the stage. His detective this time is a million miles from a Poirot, a Holmes or a Father Brown. The Word Is Murder: A Novel (Paperback) By Anthony Horowitz. In this book, he's written himself into the story, biographical details and all, but because I'm not a horowitz Fan, versed in his history and genre, I found it more distracting than intriguing. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle Edition "Please retry" CDN$ 11.99 — — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged "Please retry" CDN$ 0.00 . This book's page is stacked with glowing reviews. This was a major disappointment for me, especially after reading the Magpie Murders, one of the best mysteries I’ve read in a long time. So, I checked with Overdrive and to my surprise my library had it on offer. I only finished it because I started it, but i didn’t care for the way it was written. Better mention Foyle's War one more time in case somebody forgot the 15 previous mentions. It’s as entertaining as all get out. Horowitz regularly contributes to a wide variety of national newspapers and magazines, and in January 2014 was awarded an OBE. Add to Wish List. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. The first book in the Hawthorne series, critics praise its original plot and characterization. This is another cracker from Anthony Horowitz, hot on the heels of The Magpie Murders. I read it in a couple of days and it's 387 pages long!, anyone who likes a mystery with a bit of humor, I hit a strange kind of reading impasse the last few days. It is a long term reader’s dream novel almost quite literally. His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian Fleming. I can't believe this is the same guy that wrote Magpie Murders. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Word Is Murder : A Novel by Anthony Horowitz (2019, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! The Word is Murder: A Novel Kindle Edition by Anthony Horowitz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2017. The Word is Murder has many of the tropes of mystery fiction, including a brilliant, but acerbic detective, and his dim-witted partner, but manages to mix them together with details of the author's real life and work, so it was hard to tell what was made up and what was real. I was not familiar with Horowitz until I read “Magpie Murders” last year and was totally captivated by his reinvention of an Agatha Christie style mystery. Horowitz, is the none too bright writer who becomes the Watson for ex-detective Hawthorne's Sherlock Holmes. I’ve read novels where authors inserted themselves as characters in their books, but the manner in which Horowitz does so is clever and entertaining. The mystery itself wasn't too complicated and though I guessed at the resolution, it didn't bother me at all. ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author.His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian Fleming. $16.99 . Wow. BUT DID SHE ARRANGE HER OWN MURDER? Drawn in against his will, Horowitz soon finds himself a the center of a story he cannot control. And if there is a single reader out there who didn't know the woman at the reading was sent by Hawthorne, then they deserve this silly book. 2 on hand, as of Apr 8 1:03pm (940 MYSTERY) Related Editions. This Hardcover First Edition of The Word Is Murder has been personally signed by Anthony Horowitz. His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian The mystery itself is less Holmesian than a story with something of the eccentric flavor of Midsomer Murders (including an … It did not. 4.5 stars. The Word about The Word is Murder Is "Wow". I have heard Mr Horowitz speak and thought then he had a big ego, yet I quite enjoyed his books. Damian and Dan are in their mid thirties, and yet Damian is supposed to have talked about the accident during acting classes at RADA. And he’s not the only character with some basis in fact. I am a big fan of his small screen series, such as Foyle’s War, a nuanced, intelligent series about a British detective during WW II and beyond to the Cold War, the short series Injustice, a tense drama about a tormented attorney, and the eccentric but suspenseful Midsomer Murders about a quaint English village and its people, coupled with murder. 462. Looking forward to the next book in the series! 0. 3 Mins read. Please try again. ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author. This book dragged on and on. The only catch is they need to solve the crime. So, I checked with Overdrive and to my surprise m. I hit a strange kind of reading impasse the last few days. Normally when a book refuses to connect with me early on, I stop reading, but I persevered thinking at some point it would work out. What an original and clever mystery! We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. And I knew from the success of MAGPIE MURDERS that this one will be popular, so I decided to keep going to see if the book would redeem itself. So tortured. Usually when I realize I am not liking a book much I will stop reading it. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I have tons of books around me and one that I have already started but just could not concentrate on. [Is it me, or is there something wrong with the chronology of this book? There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018. ANTHONY HOROWITZ: It's a pleasure. The Word Is Murder: A Novel (Paperback) By Anthony Horowitz. I finished this a while ago, but I have been avoiding commenting on it until now. No doubt countless others will enjoy this series, I am just not one of them. The other main character is Hawthorne, a rude, homophobic, manipulative ex-detective. ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author. The mystery was good. The only novelty here is that Horowitz casts himself as a Watson-type sidekick, but it does nothing for the story. This was such a fun book to read. Something went wrong. It left me wondering how much was fact, how much fiction, how much autobiography and how much artistic license. There just aren't enough people getting murdered.”, “Again, I found myself wondering what it must be like to work there, sitting in a room with those miniature urns, a constant reminder that everything you were and everything you’d achieved would one day fit inside.”, See all 18 questions about The Word Is Murder…, 2019: What Women Born In The 1970s Read In 2019, The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz - 4.5 stars, October 2019 Group Read - The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz, The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz - 4 stars. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? ANTHONY HOROWITZ is the author of the US bestselling Magpie Murders and The Word is Murder, and one of the most prolific and successful writers in the English language; he may have committed more (fictional) murders than any other living author.His novel Trigger Mortis features original material from Ian Fleming. Yes! And then he damsels himself. Anthony Horowitz isn’t afraid to change up the classic mystery, and “The Word Is Murder” is no exception. The Word is Murder has a Holmes-Watson relationship with Horowitz as the Watson and Daniel Hawthorne, an ex-homicide detective taking the Holmes role. For me, I thought this was going to be a slam dunk, a book I was practically sure of enjoying, after all, I had loved reading some of Horowitz's other books so much. Free shipping for many products! I only got to page 109 on this book as I was fed up of reading about him and his writing for children and television, I'm sure if he had just left it as a murder mystery it would have been a good read, it's just not my cup of tea. $16.99 . The rest was ugh. Not Currently On Our Shelves. Usually Arrives at Kepler's in 3-14 Days. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. While the characters were a significant part of the enjoyment I had from this novel, the mystery was top-notch and ingeniously written. I can tell you the exact page I was on when I had that NOPE moment. Cleverly meta and cool! $27.99 . $16.99 . In this book, he's written himself into the story, biographical details and all, but because I'm not a horowitz Fan, versed in his history and genre, I found it more distracting than intriguing. Refresh and try again. 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