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A review by pezski
City of the Sun: Frank Behr series 1 by David Levien
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Levien is an excellent screenwriter - best known for the TV show Billions, several successful movies and working as a script doctor "punching up" other's work. Here, he has written an OK detective thriller, centred around a kidnapped boy.
My main problem with it is how many of the events seem random; yes, that is precisely how things work in the real world, but makes for a less-than-satisfying way to structure a plot.
I do already have the next book in the series so will probably see how that goes but, on this outing, John Connolly and Dennis Lehane don't have much to worry about.
My main problem with it is how many of the events seem random; yes, that is precisely how things work in the real world, but makes for a less-than-satisfying way to structure a plot.
I do already have the next book in the series so will probably see how that goes but, on this outing, John Connolly and Dennis Lehane don't have much to worry about.