A review by mentat_stem
The Bedmakers by Chad Lutzke

adventurous dark lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love that our main viewpoint characters are elderly friends. Their support of each other is the strongest aspect of the book.

The period setting, homelessness, veterans and city vs small town all establish a unique backdrop. The recurring theme becomes people settling in the wrong side of gray than you'd expect. Plenty of death and violence. Satisfying weird and mysterious elements.

I enjoyed listening to the train from my window a few nights while reading this.
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