I forgot to report back on the novel, which I subsequently
read. As bad
and lazy reviewers like to say: it's a stunning book, a
nightmarish ride
of sex, violence, and corruption the likes of which I hadn't
seen in a
long time. While it owes something to the tradition of Cain,
Thompson,
and even Willeford, the novel is an outstanding achievement
not just for
a first-time novelist but in an absolute sense.
If you like dark fiction you *must* read this book.
N.B. The sex and violence are not for the squeamish, as
tired, underpaid
and lazy reviewers like to say.
N.B. I thought of writing an extended review of this book,
but I didn't
want to spoil anyone's pleasure by giving away the
plot.
Regards,
Mario Taboada
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