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The Best American Mystery Stories 2011 by Harlan Coben, Otto Penzler

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2.0

Like any anthologies, this one is either a hit or miss depending on the type of writing you like. Each year holds promise for a reader to find something they enjoy and this one is no exception. The variety of stories should allow everyone to find at least one story that appeals to them. As a whole, however, I found this book to be less than stellar. While some stories did garner my interest the majority seemed predictable and flat which isn't what one would expect from a best of the year series. I would suggest taking this out from your local library rather than committing to the high purchase price to see if it is something you want to add to your collection.

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