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A review by christinecc
Jim Hanvey, Detective by Octavus Cohen
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
A collection of seven short detective stories centering on a deceptively sharp detective, Jim Hanvey.
The stories themselves are fine, with good pacing and a neat twist at the end of each one. Unfortunately, the prose and characterization struck me as too flat for my own enjoyment. If you like detective novels more focused on the puzzle than the detective, you might pick this collection up.
Recommended for anyone who likes puzzle- and trick-based mysteries, especially if they're looking for American fiction from the 20s.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen and Netgalley for sending me a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The stories themselves are fine, with good pacing and a neat twist at the end of each one. Unfortunately, the prose and characterization struck me as too flat for my own enjoyment. If you like detective novels more focused on the puzzle than the detective, you might pick this collection up.
Recommended for anyone who likes puzzle- and trick-based mysteries, especially if they're looking for American fiction from the 20s.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen and Netgalley for sending me a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.