Book Review: ‘Trouble Follows Me’ by Ross Macdonald
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Sep.22, 2020, under Books
Trouble Follows Me by Ross Macdonald
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
A pretty good mystery involving the navy and some bad guys. Much as would become tradition with Ross MacDonald,the book starts one way and transforms into something else. As Ross was just
starting and figuring things out, he lets the ending a bit obvious. In between are all sorts of travel and various characters leading all over the place. Eventually it all comes together. Though, Ross leaves a number of loose ends that are unanswered.
I found it odd travel is written in a few words and then extensively drawn out in a another spot. All to move the plot, of course, but inconsistent.
The plotting is well thought out. As with Ross, it’s over thought out to confuse the reader. That leaves the actually book wanting and I’m back to loose ends.
The characters, especially considering how may there are are very well written. As are the settings.
Bottom line: I recommend this book. 6 out of ten points.
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