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Matthew McElroy
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I love local stories by local authors. Even when they aren't good, they're still good. It's kinda like Coors Light after mowing the lawn.
It is always interesting to contrast writing styles, especially when you read something back to back. Larry Enright is taking an entirely different tact than Stephen Graham Jones. Short sentences, full explanations of all the locales and history.
— Aug 11, 2024 07:28PM
It is always interesting to contrast writing styles, especially when you read something back to back. Larry Enright is taking an entirely different tact than Stephen Graham Jones. Short sentences, full explanations of all the locales and history.
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Matthew McElroy
is on page 302 of 354
You can't have an omniscient narrator who is a character in the book, but the main character doesn't always know the narrating character is around.
What had been an enjoyable murder mystery is now being wrapped up a little too quickly. Doc Ellis just explained the entire story, which feels too convenient. "Criminals who will stop at nothing", is next to "deus ex machina" as a literary device.
— Aug 17, 2024 02:33PM
What had been an enjoyable murder mystery is now being wrapped up a little too quickly. Doc Ellis just explained the entire story, which feels too convenient. "Criminals who will stop at nothing", is next to "deus ex machina" as a literary device.
Matthew McElroy
is on page 212 of 354
Other than the mystery of Anna Mae, this is a thoroughly enjoyable book. It's a solid little murder mystery, that takes place between Atlantic City and Cape May. If you are familiar with the area you'll love it. If you enjoy traditional light summer reading, this is perfect for the porch, or the beach, or the pool.
If I find out that Anna Mae is the "spirit of Cape May" or some nonsense, I'll be furious.
— Aug 15, 2024 12:46PM
If I find out that Anna Mae is the "spirit of Cape May" or some nonsense, I'll be furious.
Matthew McElroy
is on page 96 of 354
Oh yeah- what's up with this narrator? How is she omniscient AND a character in the story?
— Aug 11, 2024 07:37PM
