shelf_reflect10n 's review for:

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

3.5

challenging funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed the way this book uses the “rules” of golden-age detective fiction to reflect on how we use narrative structures to process traumatic events.  I liked the contrast between the multiple endings in the golden age version and the ending in the more contemporary narrative. I also really enjoyed all the allusions to the great authors and characters of early 20th  century murder mysteries.