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Chargement... Ian Rankin: The Complete Short Stories (2005)par Ian Rankin
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Appartient à la sérieInspector Rebus (Complete Short Story Collection (not all Rebus)) ContientDeath is Not the End par Ian Rankin (indirect)
Ian Rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories, which all share the best qualities of his phenomenally popular novels. Now his two critically acclaimed short story collections - A GOOD HANGING and BEGGARS BANQUET - come together in one volume, along with ATONEMENT - a new Rebus story, written especially for this collection. A GOOD HANGING - Twelve Inspector Rebus mysteries, including the hanging of a student during the Edinburgh Festival, a gruesome arson attack, and the apparent witnessing of a miracle. Step off the tourist trail and into the macabre heart of Rebus's Edinburgh. BEGGARS BANQUET - Ranging from suburban murders to the sinister workings of a serial killer's mind, here are twenty-one tales all bearing the hallmark of great crime writing. Included are seven Inspector Rebus mysteries, and the Dagger award-winning story 'Herbert in Motion'. ATONEMENT - When Rebus comes to the aid of an old friend, he uncovers some hard-to-swallow truths about life, and death, at a local home for the elderly. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Symptomatic of short stories, perhaps, and maybe thus unfair to even raise it, but you intuit something's missing. I guess you're immediately sated with the ephemeral frothy choccie but sub-consciously yearn for the indulgent caffeine kick of greater sub-plots and character development.
I also found several of the stories to be a little predictable. Not a criticism as it doesn't detract from the enjoyability at all. A few more twists and surprises wouldn't go amiss, that's all.
Summing up: most competent and a great introduction to the world of Rebus et al, as it was for me. Now, Mr Rankin, please go on to show me your best barista skills and OD me on caffeine. ( )