: "Juri Nummelin" defiantly stated,.
>
> I have had problems with his characters who seem to
be eccentric only
> for eccentricity's sake (McGee's partner, whatever
his name is, McGee's
> strange and peculiar habits (I just hate his Rolls
Royce turned into a
> pick-up)), with his language that is forcedly
relaxed and with his
> dialogue that is filled up with long monologues
about life, politics and
> none-too-bright wisdom. MacDonald babbles. That's
the main problem.
>
> So shoot me.
>
>Juri,
For the most part I agree with you. I don't mind Myer
especially, but dislike the attitude, and especially, the
editorializing. How about the plots being so similar? Even
when the book seems finished you know his lady love de jour
will be suddenly killed or put in danger. This leads to a
climax not integral to the book. They seem just added
on.
I can just hear his editor saying, " John(In later years Mr
McDonald), this seems a little short and doesn't end with a
real bang that will make people will want to buy the next in
the series. Do you think you could add a chapter or two that
will put people on the edge of their seats so they will
clamor for the next colorful book?"
Hey, it worked for me. I read them all even though I disliked
a lot of the baggage that came with them.. Mark.
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