I was not really happy with the drug use, FWIW. I finished it in 2 days which I guess says something.
" I am not really sure how I fell about this book. " Sort of bizarre - but a think piece after the fact. " Entertaining characters, but a somewhat predictable story. " So, I didn't notice that the parrot on the cover was green until I was almost finished with the book.if you've read the book, you get it and if you haven't read the book, you should. " A strange and original mystery with an oddly likable narrator, written by a fellow Tufts alum. If you're looking for a summer mystery with heart, this will do. " This is a good little mystery by an accomplished author. I am interested to see how the writer continues with Claire DeWitt. " The references to Silette are kind of lame but I lkied the rest of the book " - Liz, " I didn't read the whole thing, to many references to a book I've never heard of. That time I liked it much better and ultimately I would probably read a sequel. So I went back and re-read from nearly the beginning to get the background on that one interview. I won't use a spoiler, but one conversation made a crack in Claire's case, and I suddenly cared. " I didn't really care about any of the characters for the first half, which made it hard to keep them straight.
Claire is a charmer, but there’s nothing cute about her paranormal visions of a city living in torment.” But hope is on the way in the exotic person of Claire DeWitt. “The dead-eyed face of post-Katrina New Orleans that stares out from Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead is every bit as raw as the battered mug drew of 1950s Brooklyn in Dope. “With Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead, Gran elevates the detective story as literature and brings together a sophisticated mystery, a witty, antagonistic private eye, and a city she knows too well.” “The mystery of Vic Willing’s disappearance pulls you in, but Gran’s enticing characters will keep you hooked.” “The most unusual, intelligent thriller I have read for a long time.” DeWitt’s mesmerizing character and memorable voice take your breath away.” “The mystery captures post-Katrina New Orleans like no other novel yet has. “Beautifully written in a tight, quirky style that distinguishes Gran as one of the more original writers working today.” Carol Monda perfectly renders Claire’s sarcastic repartee and keeps this tightly paced narrative moving quickly.” “Provides narration that is both engaging and entertaining. Reviews/Praise Library Journal Best of the Year Selection
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