RARA-AVIS: Re: Best noir novel (was Red Right Hand)

From: cptpipes2000 (cptpipes@hotmail.com)
Date: 03 Mar 2009

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    Dave said re Robbie's Wife:
    > Few noir characters sink to the level of the protagonist from Robbie's
    > Wife. Brutal stuff.

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    I agree, Dave. He sinks to such a level that the twist ending is odd for a noir tale in that I liked seeing him get his comeuppance. I can't think of any other stories that have worked like that for me.

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