> Now that I've explained the novel a little I have a
few questions for
> anyone out there who may have read this novel. Would
you say that
> this book is hardboiled or noir? Why or why not? How
did you feel
> about the direction the author took with the novel,
did he let
> himself and the reader off easy?
I read this novel and had a similar reaction to it as when I
read God is a Bullet. I gave this first author a lot
(emphasis: a lot) of credit for trying, although I also felt
a little let down by the conclusion. However, not enough to
color my judgment about how much I liked this book. We
discussed this at our Cloak and Clue Society meeting and most
folks were not impressed by the author's style, while I had
the opposite reaction. I thought his shifting point of view
technique and use of language shows promise for the future
and I would like to read another title by this guy. He
certainly nailed what it feels like "up north" in Wisconsin
and made a rural setting pretty creepy.
Lastly, my take on this is that if the hero survives (or is
not screwed at the end), it is not noir. I would be curious
to know if this was done because of a sequel, or if this is a
stand alone.
Best, GWN Gary Warren Niebuhr P. O. Box 341218 Milwaukee, WI
53234
piesbook@execpc.com http://my.execpc.com/~piesbook/piescatalog.html
Author of MAKE MINE A MYSTERY and A READERS GUIDE TO THE
PRIVATE EYE NOVEL
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