RARA-AVIS: Fanny-patting, yes; hugging, no?

Kevin Smith (kvnsmith@colba.net)
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:45:46 -0500 >Having finished reading the subject novel, I have a question ... can a
>hard-boiled character hug? Especially a male character? It seemed so out
>of place to be mildly shocking at the time of the reading.

Is this a trick question?

I haven't read Sweet Forever yet, but if hugging gives you a mild shock, I
suggest you refrain from reading any of the Dave Brandstetter books by Joe
Hansen we were talking about last week. They'd put you in the hospital for
sure....And no NFL football, just in case...

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