--- In
rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, Rob Kantner <rob@...>
wrote:
>
> Block has always been a moving target for me, but
one thing I'm
> convinced of is, he stays rigorously true to
whatever vision he has for
> a work, even though that vision may not work for
everyone. I've read
Hit
> Parade and I'm reading Hit List now. I find the
former more satisfying
> than the latter, so far. I think it's Block having
fun with acid tongue
> in cheek; if you read them for realism you ain't
gonna come away happy.
> For me these are confections / diversions with some
damn impressive
> twists and turns built in -- for me, pleasant
mini-vacations from the
> historical works to which most of my discretionary
reading time is
devoted.
>
I had trouble focusing. The characters of Keller and Dot did
not come into focus any way I looked at them. Also, I didn't
find the stories all that funny. I had had the same problem
with Hit Man, but it got worse in Hit Parade. Maybe Keller
will strangle Dot in the next adventure and really go
apeshit. That would be interesting. As it is, the guy doesn't
even make enemies.
Best,
mrt
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