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Loading... The Complete Short Stories (original 2005; edition 2005)by Ian RankinIf this anthology were a coffee, it would be a short cappuccino: satisfying and deliciously frothy but, post-consumption, something nags that you should have gone for the venti - with double espresso shot. Symptomatic of short stories, perhaps, and maybe thus unfair to even raise it, but you intuit something's missing. I guess you're immediately sated with the ephemeral frothy choccie but sub-consciously yearn for the indulgent caffeine kick of greater sub-plots and character development. I also found several of the stories to be a little predictable. Not a criticism as it doesn't detract from the enjoyability at all. A few more twists and surprises wouldn't go amiss, that's all. Summing up: most competent and a great introduction to the world of Rebus et al, as it was for me. Now, Mr Rankin, please go on to show me your best barista skills and OD me on caffeine. |
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