Amanda M. (tapcat16) reviewed on 11/5/2010 + 150 more book reviews

The concept of this book holds a lot of promise--a near-future Raymond Chandleresque exorcist working the dirty streets of London to send annoying ghosts packing. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me, although I do think it is well-written and others will enjoy it. The humor is very British. If you don't find British humor uproariously funny, you won't enjoy this book. The setting is also largely in an archive. As a librarian myself, I honestly found the setting an odd choice and quite boring. The mystery itself was good, although I do think the paranormal aspect of the book let Carey get away with some plot oddities that he would not have been able to get away with in a regular mystery. Overall, if you enjoy British humor, the paranormal, and the setting of an archive, you'll enjoy this book. If any of those ring dull for you, though, you should probably steer clear.

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