A review by chriswolak
Edwin of the Iron Shoes by Marcia Muller

2.0

I read this book because I'm told it is the first mystery with a female PI (1979), beyond the cozy genre. It was an interesting read, but toward the end I wanted it done though. The antagonism between Sharon Malone and the cop was a bit over-done in the "oh, geez, they're actually attracted to one another" mold. I think it would be interesting to read this whole series in order to see how Malone develops. It has to be fascinating to see the changes in how women are perceived and "accepted" into a non-traditional role develops throughout this series. It makes me think of Charlies Angels and the development of the mystery genre on TV and books as they relate to women. Did TV help the novel or did the novel help spur on the portrayal of women?