In a message dated 3/8/02 6:55:31 PM,
phm@midsouth.rr.com writes:
<< After the first few pages this novel becomes
pedestrian,
uninspired and down right boring. Is all Pelecanos like
this?
>>
It's hard to believe that you and I
read the same book, because your reactions to the pacing, the
characterization, and the writing in general could not have
been more different than mine. In fact, we are so far apart
that I wouldn't know where to begin a discussion.
I have my quibbles with George P.,but
I believe his work is as powerful, rich, and skillful as is
being produced in American literature of any genre today. I
also believe that Shame the Devil is a marvelous piece of
work, but if you don't like what you found here, you won't
care for the rest of the GP library
When I encounter a reaction like
yours to a masterful writer like GP, it makes it easier than
ever to shrug off unhappy review commentary of my own work.
If a post modern master George can't please everyone, I'm
certainly never going to do it.
Jim
Blue
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