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The Expendable Man
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4.5 Stars.
Noir mystery at its finest!
This book had me on edge within the first few pages. This is one of those books that the less known about it, the better for the reader. So, I am not going to say much other than Dorothy B. Hughes wrote a masterful novel, with an incredible twist that had me stunned.
If you plan to read this book, don’t read reviews till after you are done. So many spoiled the twist, which is so annoying. This book is known for it, as you don’t see it coming.
Definitely read this one if you like the genre.
PUB: 1963
Noir mystery at its finest!
This book had me on edge within the first few pages. This is one of those books that the less known about it, the better for the reader. So, I am not going to say much other than Dorothy B. Hughes wrote a masterful novel, with an incredible twist that had me stunned.
If you plan to read this book, don’t read reviews till after you are done. So many spoiled the twist, which is so annoying. This book is known for it, as you don’t see it coming.
Definitely read this one if you like the genre.
PUB: 1963
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Reading Progress
January 9, 2020
– Shelved
January 9, 2020
– Shelved as:
to-read
July 13, 2021
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Started Reading
July 13, 2021
– Shelved as:
a-century-of-books-challenge
July 13, 2021
– Shelved as:
mystery
July 13, 2021
– Shelved as:
nyrb
July 17, 2021
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Finished Reading
May 22, 2024
– Shelved as:
1960-s
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Jul 19, 2021 02:09PM
Great review and heads up!!
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This sounds fun, Antoinette. Adding it.
It was a really good read and change of pace, Anne
Okay you had me at “Noir mystery…” Auto WTR. That’s all. Thank you Antoinette… m
My pleasure, Mark! Let me know what you think once you read it.
Excellent review, Antoinette! I am not typically drawn to "noir mystery" books, although there have been exceptions. I have so many in my queue at the moment, anyway. I'm glad that you loved it, though!
Thanks, Cheri! I know what you mean about having so many in the queue. Have fun reading them all.
Sounds great! A little mystery every now and then is fun so I'll add it too!
I had to add it, Antoinette! Too enticing not to! Loved your review!
I love to read mysteries, Lori! They are my palate cleanser.
Thanks, Jennifer. Hope you enjoy it when you are able to read it.
Stunned Antoinette - this sounds interesting, great wee review!!
I'd forgotten this was on my list! Thanks for the terrific reminder, Antoinette!
Anytime Candi:)
Hmmm, another lovely lady of mystery for me to discover. Thank you, Antoinette!
PS - I agree, it's SO annoying when reviewers give away plot points in their reviews. My #1 pet peeve!
Robin, I think you will enjoy this book- well written for sure. If you read it, go in blind. I did and am glad I did. They were discussing In a Lonely Place , another book by same author, on Backlisted - decided I needed to start with this one. But I watched the movie for In a Lonely Place with Bogart- very good, but I gather they changed enough of it- so I have to read the book.
I would hate to be a reviewer for a living, because my employer would expect me to give a synopsis of the book in my review. But that gives a significant portion of the book away to those who will be eventually reading it. It is annoying when reviews give away the whole thesis of the book (i.e., I am in total agreement with you). Why would I want to read it after reading the review?
Seems we are like minded on this one, Jim! I am so grateful that someone told me not to read any reviews or synopsis ahead of time- I would have been so mad.
You do have me curious, Antoinette! An intriguing review!
Jen, let my be the only review you read if you decide to read this one:) There are spoilers on so many reviews it’s sad.
Great and interesting review Antoinette! I’m going to keep this one in mind for sure!
Definitely one I would recommend , Kara.
