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A review by posies23
Dark End of the Street by Ace Atkins
3.0
True confessions: I started a new job during the reading of this book, and as a result of the new job I had a ton of non-fiction reading to do, so this novel was read in spurts since I started it in June, 2012. That might actually be some sort of record for me, as I generally can polish off a book in a week or so.
With that said, I didn't find this one as enjoyable as the first two books in the series. Maybe the formula (Nick seeks secrets buried in the past) is wearing a bit thin, but I found it hard to stay engaged, and the two eccentric assassins really didn't hold my interest. There were a few major plot points that regained my interest about 3/4 of the way through, but by then it was almost too late.
I really like Ace's work, and I'll definitely read more of it, but this wasn't among his strongest efforts.
With that said, I didn't find this one as enjoyable as the first two books in the series. Maybe the formula (Nick seeks secrets buried in the past) is wearing a bit thin, but I found it hard to stay engaged, and the two eccentric assassins really didn't hold my interest. There were a few major plot points that regained my interest about 3/4 of the way through, but by then it was almost too late.
I really like Ace's work, and I'll definitely read more of it, but this wasn't among his strongest efforts.