![]() ![]() That’ll no doubt put some people off, but it’s one of the things I liked best about it. This story is heavy on what’s termed “gay agenda”. ![]() By contrast, there wasn’t a word of this book that struck a wrong note. The balance of dialogue to exposition (written in the character’s appealing, ironic tone) was perfect, something I noticed because I’d just read a book where that was not the case, written by someone who should know better, and the result was wooden, recurring, soap opera-type dialogue, as jarring as an out-of-tune instrument. ![]() Beyond her perspective, the author knew exactly which elements would make the story a terrific in-joke without going too far (a bar called Gertrude’s Stein made me laugh out loud), the plot kept me guessing, and plenty of action ensured things stayed lively. Micky is a great character: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, keen of mind, and always, always cool. She’s flawed, very human, and therefore relatable. She’s wounded yet she’s also kind, deserving of a happiness that’s always just out of reach, which of course makes her sympathetic. Right from the get-go, the story was hilarious. Based on the blurb, I had an inkling I would like it. This is the first of the Micky Knight Mystery series. ![]()
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