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A review by taylakaye
The Ways of the Dead by Neely Tucker
5.0
First, full disclosure - I know Neely professionally (and on social media) and am a fan of his. Both on a basic human "he's a nice guy" level and of his work for the Post.
That said, I'd love this book even if I'd never heard of the guy. It's a tightly paced, smart mystery that provides insight into two worlds I know well enough to care if they'd been misrepresented: D.C. and journalism.
Tucker nails both - his protagonist, Sully Carter is a reporter who is good at his job to the point it's taking over his life. He's dedicated, smart and doesn't mess around. He also drinks, a lot.
The D.C. of the turn of the century is rendered perfectly and remains relevant and pitch perfect today.
Highly recommend to fans of Tana French.
That said, I'd love this book even if I'd never heard of the guy. It's a tightly paced, smart mystery that provides insight into two worlds I know well enough to care if they'd been misrepresented: D.C. and journalism.
Tucker nails both - his protagonist, Sully Carter is a reporter who is good at his job to the point it's taking over his life. He's dedicated, smart and doesn't mess around. He also drinks, a lot.
The D.C. of the turn of the century is rendered perfectly and remains relevant and pitch perfect today.
Highly recommend to fans of Tana French.