Marsha Woerner reviewed Sara Paretsky CD Collection by Sara Paretsky
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4 stars
I had actually read the first nine VI Warshawsky books as they were written, but I stopped reading as my vision got worse. This was the first that I had not read. I still love Sara Paretsky and her writing. The fact that I went to University of Chicago and lived in Hyde Park for several years and have been almost consistently in the Chicago area most of my life may well have something to do with this. Whenever she mentions locations in Hyde Park or the Chicago area it invokes memories and recognition. She has a solid way with personal relationships presented that makes you want to know all of the characters and makes them all your friends.
Many of her characters have a mixed or sordid past, and trust is something earned and not expected. And although the reader feels bad people and situations, pity is not invoked …
I had actually read the first nine VI Warshawsky books as they were written, but I stopped reading as my vision got worse. This was the first that I had not read. I still love Sara Paretsky and her writing. The fact that I went to University of Chicago and lived in Hyde Park for several years and have been almost consistently in the Chicago area most of my life may well have something to do with this. Whenever she mentions locations in Hyde Park or the Chicago area it invokes memories and recognition. She has a solid way with personal relationships presented that makes you want to know all of the characters and makes them all your friends.
Many of her characters have a mixed or sordid past, and trust is something earned and not expected. And although the reader feels bad people and situations, pity is not invoked or even allowed! And the lack of gore and violence is well appreciated!