An Easy Thing by Paco Ignacio Taibo II

240 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Set amidst the political turbulence and social unrest of contemporary Mexico City, An Easy Thing introduces English-speaking readers to Taibo's human and world-weary protagonist, independent detective Hector Belascoaran Shayne. In this debut outin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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