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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
This entry is just for reading the one novella here—The Last Dead Letter—which I have seen classified as 6.25 in the Slow Horses series. I have read the first 3 novellas from the series in other entries here on Goodreads. That leaves the titular novella for the future because it is 8.5.
“The Last Dead Letter” is basically a conversation between Molly Duran and Jackson Lamb. It takes place after “Joe Country” mostly because they share the same location, so to speak. Molly tells Jackson a story, and we learn “some more background information”. The writing and construction of the novella is good and deserves 4 stars. I am biased by the length, I think, which means I won’t go to 5 stars.
“The Last Dead Letter” is basically a conversation between Molly Duran and Jackson Lamb. It takes place after “Joe Country” mostly because they share the same location, so to speak. Molly tells Jackson a story, and we learn “some more background information”. The writing and construction of the novella is good and deserves 4 stars. I am biased by the length, I think, which means I won’t go to 5 stars.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think one of these novellas was written after the current Mick Herron book that I'm reading. So I accidentally spoiled some of the plot. But still good fun.
This is the last novella I had to read in the Slow Horses series, and takes place on Christmas Eve, making it perfect for my December reading! This one does include Jackson Lamb and his slow horses, and was a very quick, fun read.
Adds even more of a richness to the series as a whole!
An enjoyable interlude sums this up. All the things I love about Slough House books but without too much substance.
medium-paced
What a treat. Unwinding some of the past history of the Slow Horses in novella form. Lovely read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes