The Final Game is a cracking blend of comedy and crime with several genuine laugh out loud moments. The sort where the noise will cause the dog to stare at you, for having woken him from a nap.
I found the crime and comedy combination made for a book that worked on both levels. Although it’s not a heavy going criminal affair, you still wanted to know the solution to the mystery, but the humour made you really look forward to picking the book back up as soon as you put it down. I found that I had to ration myself so that I didn’t read it too quickly. Just like a great box of Christmas chocolates, this is something that you want to enjoy for as long as possible.
Although there is a strong element of farce, all of the characters behave well within the logic of their situation and at all times remain credible. No one does anything outside of the character that they are portraying. There’s a definite feel of the down to earth within this book, no matter what unusual situation is taking place on the page.
This book is part of a series and although it can be read as a stand-alone, I’d recommend starting with one of the earlier books, perhaps A Man With One of those Faces, so that you get the full benefit. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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