I think that some books are more successful than others to certain readers. People who read my books for the humor, they're going to love one book. People who read my books for the mystery, they might not like that book quite as much.
“I only did my duty to my country when I tried to oppose the criminal folly of Hitler.”
“Say what you like about my bloody murderous government,' I says, 'but don't insult me poor bleedin' country.”