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Bezig met laden... Learning to Kill: Storiesdoor Ed McBain
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25 crime stories published between 1952-1957 written by Ed McBain under various pseudonyms. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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This quote from the back cover pretty much sums up this book! 25 short stories by the author (under several pseudonyms), written between 1952-1957. All crime stories. They are divided into 7 categories - Kids, Women in Jeopardy, Private Eyes, Cops and Robbers, Innocent Bystanders, Loose Cannons, and Gangs.
“Runaway” is a standout story. “Downpour” too!
And the ending of “The Innocent One” is awesome! Poor Pablo! “Maria..”! The first paragraph of “Chalk” amused me, but the rest of the story disturbed me. Heck, all of the stories in the “Loose Cannons” section are disturbing! And that sad tenderness in "On the Sidewalk, Bleeding" really got to me. And "The Last Spin", the last story in this book, well, that was just sad.
A very entertaining book from a very good author! ( )