Block has always been a moving target for me, but one thing
I'm convinced of is, he stays rigorously true to whatever
vision he has for a work, even though that vision may not
work for everyone. I've read Hit Parade and I'm reading Hit
List now. I find the former more satisfying than the latter,
so far. I think it's Block having fun with acid tongue in
cheek; if you read them for realism you ain't gonna come away
happy. For me these are confections / diversions with some
damn impressive twists and turns built in -- for me, pleasant
mini-vacations from the historical works to which most of my
discretionary reading time is devoted.
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