Started Early / Took My Dog / Case Histories / One Good Turn / When Will There be Good News, Behind the Scenes at the Museum

by Kate Atkinson

Paperback

First published September 13, 2011

About the author

Kate Atkinson was born in York and now lives in Edinburgh. Her first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and she has been a critically acclaimed international bestselling author ever since.

She is the author of a collection of short stories, Not the End of the World, and of the critically acclaimed novels Human Croquet, Emotionally Weird, Case Histories, and One Good Turn.

Case Histories introduced her readers to Jackson Brodie, former police inspector turned private investigator, and won the Saltire Book of the Year Award and the Prix Westminster.

When Will There Be Good News? was voted Richard & Judy Book Best Read of the Year. After Case Histories and One Good Turn, it was her third novel to feature the former private detective Jackson Brodie, who makes a welcome return in Started Early, Took My Dog.

Reviews

[Marilyn Woodward · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always look forward to a new Kate Atkinson book featuring Jackson Brodie. They are all really well written, lots to think about as well as a good mystery. I love her writing--full of wit, insight and I'm always sad when I've finished one of her books and this one is no exception. I'd highly recommend any of them. I'm going to read on of her other books, I think "Emotionally Wierd", next.

[Nancy Chappell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read "Started Early, Took the Dog" on a friend's recommendation. My first time to read Kate Atkinson. I have mixed feelings. Interesting writing style, a crime novel as comedy. I kept reading cause I wanted to know what happened, but it was frustrating and I just don't have the right sense of humor for this style.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kate Atkinson is a master of literary mysteries. I have read and enjoyed all 4 in this series and I hope she writes more of them about Jackson Brodie. I also want to read her other books.

[Nonnagee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently read "Big Sky" and decided to go back and re-read "Started Early . ." I love it as much as I did the first time. Jackson is both so flawed and wise and meets his match in Tracy. I am currently pacing myself to prolong the pleasure.

[Deara Dali · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT WAS GREAT OMGGGG I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT

[Lynne Bover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one with good characters!

[Karen]

terrific writer.

[Anna P Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb

[Antonia Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific read.