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M by Jon J. Muth

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The artwork is terrific! Reminiscent, but not a copy of the film. The story's very well told also with the confusion/instability in the perpetrator's mind being carried through the storytelling style as well. Recommended for those who enjoy the artwork of graphic novels as well as those who especially enjoy the German Expressionist films of the 1930s.



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The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun

The Lady in the Car with the Glasses and a Gun by Sébastien Japrisot

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The book took awhile to read because until the end, neither the characters nor you, the reader are sure what's happening. Thus, it takes some extra effort. It's a great story though and is tied up well in the end. Not a book for everyone and not as straightforward as an American noir novel, but a wonderful addition to the genre. Highly recommended to all noir fiction fans!



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