Review of 'L.A. Requiem (Elvis Cole, #8)' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Let me state first that I liked this book. However, I found it highly derivative of Robert Parker's Spencer series, without the wit. I love Spencer, so the idea of an LA Spencer is highly appealing. Execution is going to be a bitch and you never want to write against those expectations. Crais has a tough row to hoe with me.
Nonetheless, I did devour this book in a couple of nights. I found it entertaining and the characters compelling. I figured out the bad guy early, but still was interested. That denotes good storytelling.
If you've read any of this series, then obviously you have to read this one. If you haven't, then start with Monkey's Raincoat.
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Just starting this one. I thought I'd try this one, then move on to do the whole Elvis Cole series. I have The Monkey's Raincoat sitting on my nightstand. Thought I'd …
Let me state first that I liked this book. However, I found it highly derivative of Robert Parker's Spencer series, without the wit. I love Spencer, so the idea of an LA Spencer is highly appealing. Execution is going to be a bitch and you never want to write against those expectations. Crais has a tough row to hoe with me.
Nonetheless, I did devour this book in a couple of nights. I found it entertaining and the characters compelling. I figured out the bad guy early, but still was interested. That denotes good storytelling.
If you've read any of this series, then obviously you have to read this one. If you haven't, then start with Monkey's Raincoat.
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Just starting this one. I thought I'd try this one, then move on to do the whole Elvis Cole series. I have The Monkey's Raincoat sitting on my nightstand. Thought I'd try this one first.