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The three Charlie Huston Books are damn good reads. They're a trilogy, so make sure to get all three. JMO.
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Freep,the fearless freep wrote:The three Charlie Huston Books are damn good reads. They're a trilogy, so make sure to get all three. JMO.
I respectfully disagree. The books move, there are some interesting situations, but most you've it seen before. (The Russian Mafia is after me and I don't know why, yet.)
Not badly written, but a roller coaster of the type you think when done, "well, I don't have to do that again."
A certain lack of any depth, IMHO, and a staccato burst of violent scenes. Sorta like porn: don't give me any story, let's just see some penetration.

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Seeahill,seeahill wrote:Freep,the fearless freep wrote:The three Charlie Huston Books are damn good reads. They're a trilogy, so make sure to get all three. JMO.
I respectfully disagree. The books move, there are some interesting situations, but most you've it seen before. (The Russian Mafia is after me and I don't know why, yet.)
Not badly written, but a roller coaster of the type you think when done, "well, I don't have to do that again."
A certain lack of any depth, IMHO, and a staccato burst of violent scenes. Sorta like porn: don't give me any story, let's just see some penetration.
Impressive analysis. You're a writer, IIRC, yes? I thought they were well written, and did provide me a few chuckles along the way. I guess I'm easily entertained.
Agreed, they are somewhat a variation on a theme, and in some instances stretch one's suspension of disbelief, but then there's nothing new under the sun. Sometimes I just like a little mindless entertainment whilst taking a shit.
Thanks for "respectfully" calling me a dumbass....


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