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Rumpole misbehaves
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Solid match if you want a readable option with clearer expectations upfront. Smart choice if you want a practical starting shelf with less noise.
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May not fit if you want a complete deep-dive before you decide. Less ideal if you want a radically different tone from this lane.
Summary
From the edition on hand, Rumpole misbehaves by John Mortimer feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2008 • Thorndike Press • 183 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2008 • Thorndike Press • 183 pages • ISBN 9781410404831.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Best if you want more than a quick hit but not a huge undertaking.
What stands out here
This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.
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