Only problem with McBride is that he has more bodies in one book than the UK
can muster in any five year period. ;-)
I love 'em, though. But I did pass on a chance to pick up a bag of prawn
cocktail crisps at the Co-op in Tobermory. Just couldn't do it. ;-)
Sent from my iPhone 6s Plus. This is a perfect mobile device. Any perceived
errors in spelling, grammar, or logic are figments of your imagination.
> On Feb 7, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> On 2/7/2016 12:33 PM, ChrisB wrote:
>> Rankin, James and Mankell: there’s a fair difference between the levels of
>> writing. I think that I’d rank Rankin the best writer, but I have enjoyed
>> each of the others’ work.
>
> I've just finished the 9th. of Stuart MacBride's Logan McRae series, and am
> concerned that there's only one more until he writes more. Gritty Aberdeen,
> grisly crimes, wonderful writing. On the edge of my seat one minute, laughing
> my arse off the next. A cast of seriously flawed characters beautifully
> drawn. A couple maybe a bit over the top, but absolutely true to character at
> all times. I was wondering if I should go back and try one of the first
> couple again, to see if the detail of the writing has been this good all
> along.
>
> As to P.D. James, terrific writer in many ways, but there was one I just
> couldn't get through, The Black Tower?
>
> I've gathered some Rankins, but not started as yet. I watched a series on TV,
> and need to get those out of my head.
>
> I enjoy Reginald Hill's Dalziel & Pascoe series a lot, too. I've been
> rationing them so they will last.
>
> Word Crimes Moose
>
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