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By kellytwo
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A collection of short stories is an excellent way to be introduced to an author, and this collection should net Ian Rankin many, many new readers.
Such an edition as this is rather a throw-back to those good-old 'golden' days of the great mystery writers, such as Dame Agatha, Ellery Queen, Rex Stout and many others who regularly wrote short stories along with their full-length novels. Eventually, when a dozen or so of these little gems had accrued in the author's basket, they would be brought out in their own separate volume. Many of these collections are as well known as the authors' full-length novels.
Following this lead, Mr. Rankin displays a sure touch with this batch of shorter stories, all of which feature Detective Inspector John Rebus of the Edinburgh police force. There are other continuing characters as well, who surface here or there, providing a spot of humor or compassion or just camaraderie.
I'd not read anthing by Mr. Rankin before finding this book. That situation is about to be remedied as I go looking for "Knots and Crosses" to begin at the beginning of the Inspector Rebus tales. I would highly recommend a similar path to any other devoted readers of mystery novels, especially those who treasure a setting that's nearly part of the plot, characters with whom one can practically form a friendship, and above all, exellent writing.
By Pansori
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I decided to try to read a Rebus novel after being introduced to the character one night while watching BBCAmerica. I thought I would start with a good hanging, based on the other reviews. This book is just great. Each story is well thought out and written. Rebus, a poor tormented soul can be dark one minute, and then put a smile on your face with his dry wit the next. Count me in as a Rebus fan.
By ADB
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read Rankin's works in chronological order (well actually still having to read the last four because I am not spoiling myself...). This collection is a good way to be introduced to the series, and believe me I loved Inspector Morse novels, but this is on a class of his own (and far above realistic). Well researched/written/beliavable/human.
TRY AND COMPARE.
TRY AND COMPARE.
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Some very good short stories
This is quite a good short story collection from Ian Rankin. Indeed, it is good not just by his standards, but by most authors. Read more
Published on July 22 2002 by RachelWalker
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Very good first time Rebus
As I am staying in Scotland for 6 months, I thought it was time I tried an Inspector Rebus book (they are set in Edinburgh, though I am living in Glasgow). Read more
Published on July 16 2002 by Megami
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found a new author
I had heard of Ian Rankin's books, but I always stick to my known author's, Ruth Rendell, Wingfield, P. D. James, Elizabeth George, etc. Read more
Published on July 14 2002 by Kathylene Privitera
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May be Best Rebus Book of All
Fairly consistent high quality for a short story collection. If you like Rebus, you are not going to thrown by the change in format.
Published on Feb 3 2002
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Excellent Rebus anthology
A GOOD HANGING consists of twelve police procedural investigations starring John Rebus and co-starring his hometown Edinburgh. Read more
Published on Jan 24 2002 by Harriet Klausner
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Great opening for John Rebus
I was recently told about author Ian Rankin and his great creation Inspector John Rebus. A friend recommended this short storied novel to get a clear picture of Rebus's... Read more
Published on Aug 12 2000
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