A review by ms_la
The Mystery of the Crooked Man by Tom Spencer

dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

With a nod to old style pulp fiction, Spencer gives us a mystery that may or may not involve the maniacally mythic Crooked Man. Agatha is an unlikely, and unlikable, amateur detective who is often distracted by gin and her own self-centered nature. As much as I would hate to have Agatha as a co-worker, there is no other character who could have made this story work so well. Snuggle us under a blanket, maybe with some gin, and enjoy this cozy mystery. 
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