-[ Quoting Belle Bijou , to Dennis Menard ]-
BB> nuts. I do not know one single person, much less a policeman in his
BB> 40's, who actually says, "YO!" Her niece is another one whose dialogue
BB> doesn't ring true.
This issue of dialogue is a good deal of what leaves me cold regards the
appeal of P.D.James, as well. Ah well, I suppose we cannot all appreciate
the same things.
BB> A few weeks ago I read Paretsky's WINDY CITY BLUES, a collection of
BB> short stories that she has written over a long period of time. They
BB> seemed much richer to me - especially the characterizations of her
BB> secondary players.
I haven't read "Windy City Blues," yet ... though I've read all the other
books in her series, the last being "Tunnel Vision." Still waiting for her
latest to arrive in paperback ... now anticipating it after your favourable
comment. :)
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