Most modern versions of private investigators don't measure up to the classics in the genre, this does an admirable job. The chemistry of the characters and the in depth examination of one person's life blended realism with the hard-boiled PI formula. The pacing might be slow for those used to thrillers, but it meshed well with the gradual development of the relationships.
This book made my top reads list from last year, and I will certainly read the next one.
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