Shifty's Boys by Chris Offutt, Chris Offutt

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Mick Hardin is an Army CID officer home on leave, recovering from an IED attack, when a body is found in the centre of town. It's Barney Kissick, the local heroin dealer, and the city police see his death as an occupational hazard. But when Barney...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 109 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 81%

dark: 68%

tense: 68%

adventurous: 45%

emotional: 18%

challenging: 13%

funny: 13%

hopeful: 9%

reflective: 9%

sad: 9%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

45% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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