Lady Jim of Curzon Street


Lu par Jim Locke

(4.3 stars; 40 reviews)

Faced with bankruptcy and trapped in an unhappy marriage, Lady Jim Kaims has to solve her problems alone. After every decent way fails her, and with no friend to assist, she resorts to committing crimes. Fergus Hume delves into the mind of an extremely clever criminal with humor, understanding and even compassion. This book is a roller coaster ride which would keep you guessing from start to finish. - Summary by Stav Nisser. (15 hr 8 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1 21:54 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 2 25:50 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 3 22:41 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 4 24:20 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 5 27:08 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 6 22:16 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 7 19:24 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 8 26:12 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 9 24:08 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 10 18:13 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 11 25:47 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 12 19:11 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 13 25:39 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 14 25:40 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 15 24:17 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 16 23:06 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 17 23:30 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 18 33:49 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 19 23:00 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 20 22:52 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 21 26:12 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 22 29:44 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 23 26:29 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 24 30:19 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 25 27:56 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 26 29:21 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 27 27:09 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 28 22:10 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 29 25:47 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 30 39:46 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 31 27:54 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 32 36:57 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 33 28:09 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 34 48:41 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter 35 3:13 Lu par Jim Locke

Critiques

RETRIBUTION


(5 stars)

This story was certainly a departure from the author's normal mystery. Actually, it could easily be classified as a morality play. It's length was probably excessive, since Hume does not possess the talent of Trollope to entertain well with casual conversation. It is nonetheless worth reading.

What a bitch!


(3 stars)

Lady Jim is just shy of being completely selfish, self centered, & cruel. Her husband is a little better. Basically, she goes around using & destroying people either for her pleasure or money. You can say that she gets it in the end but I feel she didn't get enough. I found nothing redeeming about her. The reader has a nice calm voice but he trips a lot as if he isn't paying attention to the story. It was distracting for a while until I got used to it. He also has a habit of raising his voice as if asking a question when there is none but I adapted to that quickly.


(3 stars)

This book is interesting from the standpoint that it is written from the criminal's viewpoint. But in reality the book is horrible. Or maybe I should say the main character is horrible. Egotistical, cruel, fake, and selfish beyond reason. I consider Lionel a true hero. This book made me think of the Bible verse that says, "For the love of money is the root of all evil."


(5 stars)

Reading was clear though somewhat mechanical. Agree that it is not a mystery but a morality story. End was contrived, but good story on the whole.

Sad


(4 stars)

I didn't like this story as much as other Fergus Hume works. It is pretty depressing.