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Crooked Numbers (2013)

by Tim O'Mara(Favorite Author)

4 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1250009006 (ISBN13: 9781250009005)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Minotaur Books

series

Raymond Donne Mystery

review 1: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.A really good whodunit with a protagonist to root for. I like how the book delved into social issues like class structures and racism, & how these highly influenced Raymond Donne's approach to the case. Donne appears to have a chip on his shoulder about privileged private school kids, at times judging them with unnecessary harshness (e.g. labelling them frivolous and spoiled before they even do anything) but other characters (Mrs Lee especially) have a more balanced view & the story shows how even the rich kids have far from perfect lives.
review 2: What a delightful find. An author reminiscent of Joseph Wambaugh. A good old fashioned crime, cop with some personal flaws and history, quirky characters, and just enough... more depth to keep you interested. I am not sure why I read his second book first, but I will follow up and read the first - Sacrifice Fly. I hope to hear more from him. Love the way the teacher - Raymond - handles kids. A lesson to all who deal with them. less

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