Calling Evan Tanner a spy is like saying that old TV program
"Get Smart" is about the FBI. They are pure candy so just
read one. You may not even finish it, but try starting one
when you are in a bad mood.
Victoria
DJ-Anonyme@webtv.net wrote:
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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