Abridged Audiobook
I liked the story, as I do most Scudder stories. I have listened to other novels read by Block but I found in this one he was reading very quickly, especially at the beginning. He seemed to slow a little toward the end, either that or I got used to it. Overall another good title in the series
Lawrence Block is one scary dude. i hope he sticks to writing and doesn't decide to turn to a life of crime! the plot twists and turns in this book are intricate and diabolically clever. "AB" is his most terrifyingly evil character yet. switching back and forth between the two POVs, those of AB and of Scudder, is a masterfully used approach. i found myself leaving for work a little early in the morning, so i would have a few extra minutes to listen after i got to my office. Block does his own narration, and his voice is not one i'd have expected from him; at first it put me off a bit, but before long the story transcended any distractions. Block's writing has grown increasingly sinister and violent, and this book is no exception and is not for the faint of heart. but damn, it's good!
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