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Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Much better than the previous two books in the series. I feel like this is missing the seediness that I enjoy so much - but it is still pretty enjoyable. 
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Probably a book that should be read instead of listened to. I don't think I ever would have found the time to read it though. I should probably listen to it again. 
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

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dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Townies: And Other Stories of Southern Mischief by Eryk Pruitt

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Most of these stories are bleak and most of the characters are horrible folks. It was fun spending some time with them. 
When the Sacred Ginmill Closes by Lawrence Block

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dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Not a lot of sleuthing happens here but following Matthew Scudder through his bar crawls is extremely fascinating. 
The King of the Rainy Country by Nicolas Freeling

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

It is fine for what it is. 
City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

Lots of clichés followed by more clichés. The bad guy is named Wolf. 
One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Dialog seems overwritten. 
Bandits by Elmore Leonard

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I'd like to see a TV series that follows Franklin's adventures m
The Big Blow by Joe R. Lansdale

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0