This story was intriguing and fun, with disparate characters coming together in unexpected ways. It really shows Grafton's development as a writer. I especially enjoyed it because I could follow all of the threads. The characters were interesting, as usual, but one in particular became more likable as time went on. Dante, the mobster, was trying to get "honest" and I was hoping he would safely escape at the end. And the bad informant cop seemed to get away, but at the very end Grafton gives us a juicy tidbit that is very satisfying. I also liked the way Kinsey and Dante interacted.
I doubt if Nora's life was anything like real; but it's fun to imagine a country club lawyer's wife with money to burn and how she dresses, socializes, etc., I guess I'm not looking for reality, so it's okay that she was rather unbelievable and shallow. And how could Dante fall instantly in love with her? Who knows? All in all, these were fun people. I was disappointed that Cheney and Kinsey's relationship never reheated, and that Kinsey's family didn't enter in, but the obnoxious reporter that makes frequent appearances came out better in the end and almost makes up for the lack of the other characters' lesser roles.
I read this while waiting for winter to end in St. George, an unlikely long winter. I got to the end during a three day getaway with Leonard in Las Vegas, and it was fun to have such a good book when there was some restful downtime between our outings. I wish I could have enjoyed it around the pool, but it wasn't open yet...Alas, what a problem, huh?
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