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After You with the Pistol


by Kyril Bonfiglioli
Fairly good sequel


After I read the first novel in the series, Don't Point That Thing at Me and really enjoyed it, I looked forward to the further adventures of C. Mortdecai. The follow-up doesn’t disappoint. While not as tight or well planned as the first novel, the central character (Charlie Mortdecai) uses the same ironic, charming banter that makes these books unique.

Since the author was an art dealer, there are several fascinating descriptions of art restoration and forgery techniques. Many have compared the Bonfiglioli’s writing to that of P.G. Wodehouse. The characters of Charlie and Jock most certainly owe the genesis of their relation to Wodehouse’s Wooster and Jeeves. As a nod of acknowledgement, the author has Mortdecai mention Wodehouse a few of times in the novel.

If you liked the first one, be sure to pick this one up as well.