I know I'm supposed to be the moderator this month, but as I
mentioned, I'm not an expert on Block, just a long time fan.
In that light, let me make an admission, and an appeal for
info/opinions. I've never read any of Block's Evan Tanner
books. I always kind of assumed they were spy novels. Not
being particularly interested in reading that genre (yes, I
read all of Fleming's James Bonds when I was young, but
largely left the genre behind after him), I passed on them.
But while recently clicking through Block's site and skimming
some synopses, I'm beginning to think I was wrong about his
being a spy or secret agent. Seems he's more an international
adventurer, even thief. And I'm big on caper novels.
So there was the admission; now here's the appeal for
info:
Are these spy novels? Or are they something else? What are
they like?
Are they hard or soft boiled?
Are the books self-sufficient or should they be read in
order? I have a copy of Here Come a Hero (bought as much for
the cover, which looks like McGinnis, as for Block). Should I
dig up The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep or will I be okay
starting here? Which are the best in the series?
Mark
ps -- speaking of experts, thanks to those who sent me info
on Block's early sleaze pseudonyms, especially the links to
Lynn Munroe's site.
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