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defarge66's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mamamacg's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Second book featuring Glasgow DI Angelique de Xavia, this was a most surreal caper story with the author's trademark humor and a bit of romance.
rajue's review against another edition
5.0
Christopher Brookmyre könnte mein neuer Lieblingsautor werden. Das war mal ein erfrischend anderer Krimi, wow! Vielleicht ein wenig bei »Out of Sight« abgeguckt, dennoch ein sehr pointiertes und kurzweiliges Buch.
debsd's review
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
5.0
If you want to avoid raw sexual bluntness and crude language, then avoid this book. The very first sentence will insult your sensibilities. Still, Harry’s essay on sexual transactions, in the first chapters is incontrovertible! ;)
Stuart and Angelique’s relationship was cleverly unveiled in small moments at a time.
Loved the distinction made between the average hangover and the hangover with the added malady of remorse.
Zal, an American, with all of his Scots-pop references is the perfect scoundrel to fall for.
The vulgarity in this book only arrives in the scenes with certain characters, such as Harry and his association with gangster, Alessandro, or Monty’s and Walter’s disturbing bigoted morality. The other main characters of the story are less offensive. So if you can tolerate some coarse behavior, continue the read, I think Scottish writer, Christopher Brookmyre excels at character idiosyncrasy.
Stuart and Angelique’s relationship was cleverly unveiled in small moments at a time.
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The description of a sexual escapade, actually revealed as having been a sparing workout, smashed my presumption multiple chapters after the event. Very clever writing to have me assume one versus the other for such a long time.Loved the distinction made between the average hangover and the hangover with the added malady of remorse.
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As if to say: “Not only was I drunk, but I did unspeakable embarrassing things because of which I can never show my face in public again!” Hangover multiplied = “Guilt times headache; nausea times embarrassment.” Of course I’ve never personally experienced this! *~)Zal, an American, with all of his Scots-pop references is the perfect scoundrel to fall for.
The vulgarity in this book only arrives in the scenes with certain characters, such as Harry and his association with gangster, Alessandro, or Monty’s and Walter’s disturbing bigoted morality. The other main characters of the story are less offensive. So if you can tolerate some coarse behavior, continue the read, I think Scottish writer, Christopher Brookmyre excels at character idiosyncrasy.