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I’ve enjoyed Ben Aaronovitch’s Hugo nominated Rivers of London series and was pleased to see this book which takes place in the states and introduces new characters. This book is a fast paced, fun ride in 1920’s New York and Harlem. I enjoyed the characters, the plot was interesting, I’d be interested in additional books in the series should they be part of the plan. Recommended.
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This latest book in the Jackson Brodie series spends a lot of time early on building background of many of the main characters and setting the stage. That made the middle third of the book drag for me a little bit. The final third of the novel was a lot of fun and included many farcical elements as it drove to the conclusion.
Well written with a fast paced, fun ending. Interesting characters with mysteries to solve. Recommended. ...more
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The atmosphere and sense of place in this set of stories is very strong and I could envision the characters and Old St. Paul as the mysteries progressed. Real characters and buildings of real Old St. Paul are so seamlessly intertwined in the story that it would be easy to forget that this is a work of fiction.
I liked how the three stories were connected, yet independent so we could follow our favorite characters through their adventures. I also enjoyed Shadwell Rafferty as a detective and his interactions with the various citizens, good and bad, of old St. Paul. ...more
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Book 29 in the Reacher series opens with Reacher hurting and in trouble. From there the story develops as Reacher figures out his situation, who he can trust, and resolves things while at less than full strength.
This was an enjoyable addition to the Reacher canon, and I moved through it quickly. The dialog is great, the plot is interesting, and the characters good. I especially enjoyed the description of the process Reacher used to figure out what was going on and therefore what his next steps should be. Reacher fans will not be disappointed with this one. ...more
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This book reminded me of a river as it moved deliberately towards the end with its intertwined stories and tributaries of ideas that join the story. The concept of a library of old dreams was very intriguing as were the overall challenges of what reality really is, and does time really matter?
The book includes an afterward by the author where he describes the background of the story and some of the concepts addressed within it. Not a book for action fans, but a good choice for those who want a well written story that will challenge your thinking on what we call reality. ...more
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I am a big fan of the The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, which first introduced me to Ernest E. Evans. This book dives deeper into the story of Evans, from his humble birth through to his final battle. Well researched and complete, this is a quick read of a true hero and one that deserves to be told. Recommended. ...more
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This is a very readable and comprehensive account of the gangster era. It’s clear the author has done considerable research (as noted by the extensive notes and bibliography in the back of the book) and he has used that research to great effect.
This is a very interesting and well-done book about a fascinating time in US history. Recommended. ...more
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