Brings to mind that cracking film Momento.
Also, didn't Larry Block write about a narcoleptic sleuth?
--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, David Rachels <RachelsDA@...> wrote:
>
>
> Agreed, agreed. Going in, I could not imagine that a narcoleptic
> detective would not be played for cheap laughs--especially given the
> novel's cutesy title--but as Dave says, that isn't the case at all.
> It's a surprisingly rich book.
>
> David R.
>
> On Nov 17, 2009, at 5:36 PM, davezeltserman wrote:
>
> > Chris, I'm keeping away from the dog detective books too, at least
> > until someone writes one with a bull terrier PI...
> >
> > The Little Sleep could've been very gimmicky, but it isn't at all.
> > Very different than the usual, but a great read that holds together
> > well from start to finish.
> >
> > --Dave
> >
> > --- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, "cptpipes2000" <cptpipes@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for this recommendation, Dave. I've seen this book several
> > times and didn't give it a try based on the cutesy* factor you
> > mentioned.
> > >
> > > Considering the subject, I understand that you almost have to go
> > with that as the title. I'll give it a try.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> > > *I haven't been reading the books with dogs as the detectives
> > either.
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