A review by bent
The Man from the Diogenes Club by Kim Newman

3.0

Dragged a bit, in parts. At times, it felt like a real slog. Despite that, there were a lot of interesting ideas and when you got into the stories, they were usually well thought out. The banter between the characters is chock-a-block with British pop culture references which feels forced at times, as if they just exist to confuse those who aren't versed in the culture or the era. It makes for boring reading. After I finished, I noticed a grudging glossary at the back with an obnoxious introduction by the author. I recommend skipping this - and skipping most of the sections where the characters banter. This is Newman at his most self-indulgent.

Beyond that, it's a good book.