tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post4640495714340590119..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Rumpole of the Bailey, by John MortimerCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-86284304661210804612007-07-07T14:23:00.000-07:002007-07-07T14:23:00.000-07:00I have taken Rumpole books on our long vacation (n...I have taken Rumpole books on our long vacation (no TV) every year for a long time. I have had to repeat, having long ago read them all. Rumpole's affinity for the common man, and his dedication to the "golden thread" that runs through all of British jurisprudence, make him a hero, to me. Whether he is "rearing up on his hind legs," purchasing a bottle of "plonk," or commenting at length on his wife's taste in hearthrugs, he is colorful, heartwarmingly human, and uniquely himself. I was happy to see your review.Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-59342045554252883872007-07-04T07:58:00.000-07:002007-07-04T07:58:00.000-07:00Well I can say I'm not a lawyer and love Rumpole, ...Well I can say I'm not a lawyer and love Rumpole, it is the dry British humor that gets me. I fell in love when we brought home some of the tapes from the library. Wonderful stuff and you are right rather P.G Wodehouse like. Thanks for pointing him out to the world.Rivers Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827154090063213443noreply@blogger.com