- Hardcover
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Company (April 27 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805080627
- ISBN-13: 978-0805080629
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,149,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read,
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This review is from: No Such Creature (Paperback)
This a great story, very entertaining with characters that come to life. Giles can always be counted on for a great story!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Something Different from Giles Blunt,
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This review is from: No Such Creature (Hardcover)
I have long been a fan of Canadian Giles Blunt and his John Cardinal crime series. Blunt is another one of those authors I just know is going to be a good read.I was surprised to find that this was not part of the series, but a stand alone book. After the first twenty pages I was hooked and could not put it down. Owen has been raised by his great uncle Max since he was orphaned at twelve. Max is a failed thespian, but is a very accomplished but genteel thief. Owen is now eighteen and their road trips across America robbing rich Republicans have honed his skills as well. Using acting skills, disguises and charm they have so far steered clear of violence. Owen is thinking of packing it in after this summer to attend Julliard and study drama. He plans to tell Max soon. It is in Vegas that things start to go sour. There is a shadowy legend among thieves about a gang called the Subtractors - mysterious men who steal from other thieves and use whatever means necessary to get what they want. And it looks like they want the riches from Owen and Max's last job. On the road with them now is Sabrina, the daughter of a former 'associate' of Max, who is running from a problem as well - named Bill. As Sabrina says "Living with a criminal - or being one - is like living on the Titanic. You just know it isn't going to end well." This is a story that grabs you and just doesn't let go. I kept turning pages well into the night. The plot is great but it is the witty dialogue and characters that stand out for me. The character of Max fairly leaps off the page, larger than life. Max's soliloquies, his manner of speech and pronouncements on life are funny yet poignant. Although we know they are thieves, Max's gang - including the trivia obsessed Roscoe and Pookie - are likable and Max, though flawed, is lovable even. Certainly he loves Owen. This is a story of larceny, love, heartache, humour and life. Definitely not your typical crime story, but boy is it a good one!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating,
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This review is from: No Such Creature (Paperback)
I have read and enjoyed immensely the entire Giles Blunt collection of novels. "No Such Creature", is a stand alone that is totally different from the John Cardinal series. This novel has a humorous side to it, has a much lighter concept which is mixed with serious and sad moments.This is a tale of two unconventional thieves, one an old English actor and the other his great nephew. It is a story of sightseeing and larceny while travelling across the American southwest in a Winnebago. Problems arise during their last summer's adventure, Max and Owen encounter more than they expect when they discover they are pursued by a mysterious group known as the Subtractors, and also Max's old friend who wants part of the take....This is a multitude of crime capers with drama and violence. The lack of honour amongst thieves adds to the excitement. This was not enough for Mr Blunt he also adds romance and romantic competition with the introduction of Sabrina, all this creates interesting predicaments. I found this novel quite captivating and comical. Max's theatrical approach to his profession and his Shakespearean language add humour to the suspense. The dialogue is highly entertaining and the characters quite likable, Max and Owen bicker throughout the novel but it is obvious that they are family. Sabrina's description of her life with a criminal father is very moving. This is a fun and enjoyable read.
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