Burke isn't to my taste either, based on the first 50-odd pages of "Jolie
Blon's Bounce" a few years ago. I was irritated by Robicheaux, who as I
recall was presented as a wise older man who had seen it all, and I didn't
care for the prose style, which will no doubt seem like heresy to
some. Burke's reputation is such that I almost feel I have a duty to try
again, but I'm reluctant.
Stephen
On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Terry Sanford <mbtbone@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Regarding James Lee Burke's Swan Peak, I found the novel to be chock
> full of angst. In addition, It seems that the Dave Robicheaux is unable to
> converse except in an obtuse fashion, never saying it straight out. I gave
> up after 80 pages.Is it just me?Terry Sanford
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