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davidgo's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hilaire's review
Very boring and British, story full of straight white people, not entertaining.
nigellicus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
5.0
Sharp clever stories with many a twist. Some very dark indeed, most actually quite funny
menziesreads's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have become a huge Mick Herron fan. These stories are great fun, always with an interesting twist and have introduced me to the character of Zoe Boehm. I was delighted to see there is a whole series centred around her.
mikes_ha's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
jmclincoln's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, I so want to give this 5 stars, if just for “The Usual Santas”, but I reserve 5 stars for extra special unbelievable masterpieces so I can’t dilute my standards. That being said, I laughed, guffawed, sputtered, and read with a big grin through every story. Indeed, Mr. Herron is a master at work. Thank you. And now, I shall be quiet, just like “putting a cover over a budgie’s cage” and fill my trifle bowl with a touch of brandy. Mmm…
jmclincoln's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a Mick Herron! What did you expect? Of course it’s 4 stars.
jyaremchuk's review against another edition
3.0
A bit "too clever", not Le Carre like at all, and I didn't care for the characters....
michellejaclyn's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve said it before the man is a genius at spy novels.
I’m not a short story person but I really enjoyed the breadth of topics!
I’m not a short story person but I really enjoyed the breadth of topics!