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sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Very enjoyable police procedural published back in 1962. One of the better entries in the 87th Precinct series so far.
tarana's review against another edition
5.0
These cases focus on love found and lost and the aftermath.
aliceandthegiantbookshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
leethepea's review
4.0
Ed McBain books are just such a joy to read. Great characters, witty and funny writing, and just so descriptive. Having read so many of his books when I was younger, it is great finding one I've not read. He is a sadly missed author.
whatmeworry's review against another edition
5.0
A rock solid mystery from McBain that kept me guessing right up to the end. There are no gimmicks here, just a really accomplished police procedural with great characters, cracking prose and a healthy dose of pathos. It struck me reading it that one of McBain's great talents was making even the smallest of characters come to the life on the page. The city, too, is a living, breathing thing that is utterly convincing. Just superb.
guiltyfeat's review
4.0
Another fine 87th precinct procedural. This time the boys are investigating a seeming suicide. Bert Kling is still mourning. Cotton seems like he may be on the verge of settling down and Steve gets the crap kicked out of him again. Super stuff.
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