I get really thirsty reading about Slonský, all that great czech beer he drinks. "I'll explain all that on the way,lad; he said to Navrátil. The way, sir? To where? To a place where my brain can be lubricated and tuned to perfection. Oh- we're going to a bar. Correct. I need to do some of my best thinking. Probably about two litres' worth, I'd say." I had saved this book to be read on my birthday since I wanted something really good and this was the last one I had in the series. I have already read the next one out this year and now I sadly have to wait for the seventh book. If you like good mysteries and witty writing you should really try this series. I seldom laugh so much while reading.