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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
I liked the hard-boiled attitude of these three novellas and was also interested in the form. Very interesting & well-written. Makes me want to read the next set!
I didn't enjoy this instalment of the Boystown Mystery series as much as the first, and I'm trying to figure out why. I think it's partly because the cases didn't interest me as much as the first three, plus there was far less focus on Nick's internal/emotional development. For me, Nick's subtle emotional life is the most interesting thing about him, so once that's stripped away, I'm not as invested in him as a character, and he seems less unique. I didn't like Nick's encounter with the cop in the alley. With that said, I feel quite vindicated to see how Nick's encounter with Daniel was written so differently and with far more tenderness than any of his previous ones, and I definitely called Bert's illness, which makes me so sad.
cw: dubcon/rape, depending on perspective; homophobia
absolutely nothing *~*researchy*~* to see here; an ongoing reading list
1. A Study in Scarlet 2.5/5
2. The Hound of the Baskervilles 5/5
3. The Adventure of the Final Problem 4/5
4. Bath Haus 4.5/5
5. The Forest of Stolen Girls 4/5
6. The Red Palace 2/5
7. The Silence of Bones 1/5
8. Lay Your Sleeping Head 4/5
9. Carved in Bone 5/5
10. Lies with Man 3/5
11. Howtown 2/5
12. The Hidden Law 2/5
13. The Death of Friends 3/5
14. The Burning Plain 3.5/5
15. Rag and Bone 4/5
16. Pretty Pretty Boys 2/5
17. Three Nick Novak Mysteries 5/5
18. Three More Nick Novak Mysteries 3/5
cw: dubcon/rape, depending on perspective; homophobia
absolutely nothing *~*researchy*~* to see here; an ongoing reading list
1. A Study in Scarlet 2.5/5
2. The Hound of the Baskervilles 5/5
3. The Adventure of the Final Problem 4/5
4. Bath Haus 4.5/5
5. The Forest of Stolen Girls 4/5
6. The Red Palace 2/5
7. The Silence of Bones 1/5
8. Lay Your Sleeping Head 4/5
9. Carved in Bone 5/5
10. Lies with Man 3/5
11. Howtown 2/5
12. The Hidden Law 2/5
13. The Death of Friends 3/5
14. The Burning Plain 3.5/5
15. Rag and Bone 4/5
16. Pretty Pretty Boys 2/5
17. Three Nick Novak Mysteries 5/5
18. Three More Nick Novak Mysteries 3/5
My heart thumped a little faster. I was either in love or about to tell a lie.
(Spoiler alert: he told a lie.)
I enjoyed revisiting Nick as he traipses around Chicago solving crimes and getting more ass than a toilet seat. I found the writing and mysteries in these short stories to be better than the first set; I had a lot of fun trying to figure out what was going to happen. Nick's personal story was engaging as well, though I'm pretty dissatisfied with the explanation (if that really was an explanation) for why he suddenly got so violent with civilians in "Little Boy Blond". And I have to say, the big twist in "Little Boy Silent" annoyed me intensely.
I honestly didn't expect what happened int he last story, and I'm sure it won't turn out all peachy like Nick might expect. Looking forward (mostly) to coming back to this in the future.
(Spoiler alert: he told a lie.)
I enjoyed revisiting Nick as he traipses around Chicago solving crimes and getting more ass than a toilet seat. I found the writing and mysteries in these short stories to be better than the first set; I had a lot of fun trying to figure out what was going to happen. Nick's personal story was engaging as well, though I'm pretty dissatisfied with the explanation (if that really was an explanation) for why he suddenly got so violent with civilians in "Little Boy Blond". And I have to say, the big twist in "Little Boy Silent" annoyed me intensely.
Spoiler
I get that Lydia was a lying asshole, but I hated that the big 'gotcha!' moment was the fact that Harlington's dick had been amputated. You don't need a penis to be a rapist or abuser, which that whole sequence seemed to imply. I wish Lydia's lie had been exposed in some other way.I honestly didn't expect what happened int he last story, and I'm sure it won't turn out all peachy like Nick might expect. Looking forward (mostly) to coming back to this in the future.
I really tried to like this series, it is just too gritty PI for me. I am sure there are folks who will love this series. Folks who are into noir will dig this, it just isn't my genre.
The detective is a tough as nails type. Replace the doxy gals with guys, cause it is an MM read. That wasn't a real issue for me, but I know some who are not into the genre.
There is open bedroom door steam, not quite as detailed as an erotic but plenty of naughty bits. I just found those interactions as more rough and tumble as well. I like sweet words and feelings in my steam.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Brad Langer, who does a great job with the material. He has a wonderful gruff edge to his voice that perfectly fits the material. I would love to hear him read another smexy book, cause his voice is delicious. His pace is smooth and he adds great energy to the narration.
Overall this was a good read, just not my taste. I think people who are into the genre will really appreciate the quality of the writing.
Disclosure – I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own.
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The detective is a tough as nails type. Replace the doxy gals with guys, cause it is an MM read. That wasn't a real issue for me, but I know some who are not into the genre.
There is open bedroom door steam, not quite as detailed as an erotic but plenty of naughty bits. I just found those interactions as more rough and tumble as well. I like sweet words and feelings in my steam.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Brad Langer, who does a great job with the material. He has a wonderful gruff edge to his voice that perfectly fits the material. I would love to hear him read another smexy book, cause his voice is delicious. His pace is smooth and he adds great energy to the narration.
Overall this was a good read, just not my taste. I think people who are into the genre will really appreciate the quality of the writing.
Disclosure – I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own.
*** If you found this review at all helpful, please take a moment to let me know. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog www.eargasmsaudiobookreviews.com ***
Nick me recuerda un poco a Torrente xD, en serio, no puedo dejar de leerlo pero a la vez me produce rechazo. Así me tiene esta serie.
I agree with some of the reviews that the mysteries in this book are much more interesting. You also get to see Nick delving deeper into his own issues and why he is still struggling with relationships. I think I feel a little more sympathetic towards him here than in the first book.
I have no idea why this series is rated so highly, so far it's been sex, sex, sex, some mystery solving, remorseless slapping of a woman, punching a man for a little information, condoning drug use, coercive sex that turns into rape that turns into consent. Then more sex with anyone and everyone anytime.
There seems to be few if any redeeming qualities in the MC.
I get that it's an 80s book but it's crazy just how much of an unlikeable guy Nick is.
There seems to be few if any redeeming qualities in the MC.
I get that it's an 80s book but it's crazy just how much of an unlikeable guy Nick is.
