jimbob_luke's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a big fan of pulp and noir novels, so I was extremely excited to read Gumshoe Blues, set in my native North East England! The stories set throughout the grimy estates and bars are incredibly moody and realistic. I was immediately hooked.
The author never lets the book get too dark, as it is peppered with razor sharp wit and one-liners that had me giggling like a schoolgirl. I'll definitely read more by this author.
The author never lets the book get too dark, as it is peppered with razor sharp wit and one-liners that had me giggling like a schoolgirl. I'll definitely read more by this author.
writeramyshannon's review against another edition
4.0
Unique, to say the least
Brazill pens a dark yet satiric story in Gumshoe Blues: The Peter Ord Yarns. It's a very interesting story surrounding Peter, who is a PI. I enjoyed reading this story, and was very taken in by the story and how it was told. Brazill writes very well, and knows how to keep the balance between dark and light, as well as humoristic satire and farce. It is a unique story, that is told very well. I like Brazill's writing style, and that kept this reader interested. I look forward to reading more by this author. This read is definitely recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
Brazill pens a dark yet satiric story in Gumshoe Blues: The Peter Ord Yarns. It's a very interesting story surrounding Peter, who is a PI. I enjoyed reading this story, and was very taken in by the story and how it was told. Brazill writes very well, and knows how to keep the balance between dark and light, as well as humoristic satire and farce. It is a unique story, that is told very well. I like Brazill's writing style, and that kept this reader interested. I look forward to reading more by this author. This read is definitely recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
ruth5garcia5's review against another edition
4.0
Brazill was a new author I discovered to be well versed, have engaging characters, and a story line that enters a world you want to seep into. There was some fun and witty things in this book, he's a skilled author. A PI, Peter Ord enters a world he didn't quite expect and enlists the help of his sidekick to navigate it all. Great and fast read.
deearr's review
5.0
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Welcome to a place where ethics and loyalty might rely on who bought the last round. Peter Ord is our detective/tour guide, and we are treated to an intimate peek into the swamp that is his life. Bad things happen, and Peter is one of those folks who will be around to clean up.
As long as he gets paid, of course.
Author Paul D. Brazill’s crime noir novel is a collage of characters that roll in and out of the pages. He paints with a brush loaded with dark humor, and his descriptions are what power the book. Two sentences from the first page say so much: “I was lying on a brown tweed sofa and tangled up in a tartan blanket that had seen better days and nights. I was home.”
Gumshoe Blues is a series of vignettes rather than one long case. Peter’s cases are far from ordinary, possibly due to the quirkiness of the people he knows and deals with on a daily basis. Strange cases lead to strange solutions, and the author’s wry comments keep the book funny and constantly moving forward. A character introduced in one spot might have a leading role the next week. Life is constantly moving in Peter’s world, especially when flavored with a heavy dose of noir. Quick fun read, and never a dull moment. Five stars.
Welcome to a place where ethics and loyalty might rely on who bought the last round. Peter Ord is our detective/tour guide, and we are treated to an intimate peek into the swamp that is his life. Bad things happen, and Peter is one of those folks who will be around to clean up.
As long as he gets paid, of course.
Author Paul D. Brazill’s crime noir novel is a collage of characters that roll in and out of the pages. He paints with a brush loaded with dark humor, and his descriptions are what power the book. Two sentences from the first page say so much: “I was lying on a brown tweed sofa and tangled up in a tartan blanket that had seen better days and nights. I was home.”
Gumshoe Blues is a series of vignettes rather than one long case. Peter’s cases are far from ordinary, possibly due to the quirkiness of the people he knows and deals with on a daily basis. Strange cases lead to strange solutions, and the author’s wry comments keep the book funny and constantly moving forward. A character introduced in one spot might have a leading role the next week. Life is constantly moving in Peter’s world, especially when flavored with a heavy dose of noir. Quick fun read, and never a dull moment. Five stars.
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