I was going to read something more substantial next, but I found myself in the mood for a mystery again, so here we are.
Speaking of substantial, the previous Book Club post went viral, which came as a complete surprise to me, because I wasn’t really expecting anybody to read these posts. I mean, it’s a book log. On a blog. About reading books.
But there you go. I guess it’s because it’s a series of books most people have read (and like), so it’s fun to be reminded of them.
On the other hand:
My, I’m impressed! Gravity’s Rainbow! *slow clap*
But also:
Anyway, I was talking about today’s reading…
… which is totally fine. As with the previous book in the series, it’s a half comedy/half hard boiled crime, and it’s really entertaining. The plot is satisfyingly convoluted, and while Stevenson enjoys dropping in a joke every third sentence, it flows quite well.
Ice Blues (1986) by Richard Stevenson (buy new, buy used, 3.89 on Goodreads)