I agree that 'Falling Angel' was a terrific book. A really original notion and
a denouement that I certainly didn't see coming, despite the fact that there is
no real cheating in the writing. I thought the John Boorman's movie version,
'Angel Heart' with Mickey Rourke, was far less satisfying because, even if I
hadn't previously read the source book, it lacked the sense of involvement with
the central character which the book achieved by way of its first person
narrative.
Patrick
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From: Sean Shapiro <ssshapir@yahoo.com>
To: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 1 August, 2010 10:22:13
Subject: Re: RARA-AVIS: Re: Lovecraftian mytery recommendations?
'Falling Angel' is a superb horror noir, the model fusion of supernatural horror
and hardboiled mystery.
Another story worth having a look at is Clive Barker's 'The Last Illusion'
(vol.6 of his 'Books of Blood' collection) featuring his recurring PI Harry
D'Amour. Not quite as overtly hardboiled as 'Falling Angel' but delivers some
good, thoughtful thrills.
Sean Shapiro
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