A review by marlo42
Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold

3.0

This novel's best quality is the complete and vibrant world that it inhabits. Throughout, the writing is consistent - I really feel like I'm in the 1920s watching some quality illusions. The characters each serve their purpose well, making the experience enjoyable. However, Carter Beats the Devil suffers from a lack of direction at times. Things from 250 pages ago will be relevant suddenly, often without reason. A little more focus could've helped the book tremendously. That being said, it was a quick, enjoyable and easy read. Not bad at all.