Kevin wrote: Are cartoonish characters, ridiculous plots and
outrageous coincidence the best these guys can do?
Okay, I have a confession to make. When I began reading this
discussion I thought I had an idea of the authors and books
being referred to, but I must admit that I'm now at a loss.
Either the works referred to aren't hard-boiled or "neo-noir"
or I haven't read them or heard about them. As abundant as
they seem to be it certainly has my curiosity piqued. I've
read some less than excellent contemporary hard-boiled, but
none that have reached the level of "torture porn"
[new phrase to me so I'm going to use it;) ].
I could probably follow the points being made much better if
there were some examples of the offending books and/or
authors. I'm not trying to "call anyone out" here; just
trying to get some clarity of the discussion's subject
matter.
Amy peace
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