What a weird and funny gem of a book. To really appreciate its genius it must be read, the story follows Keiko, a woman who has never fit in, that is until she begins work at a convenience store. Like I said weird and wonderful, especially if you have ever felt strange in the "normal" world.
#4 Slough House Series
If you haven't read Mick Herron--my advice is to drop everything and start now. I randomly stumbled across this author in a deep browse through Half Priced Books and quickly became a complusive reader. This book does not disappoint. As most will already realize The Slough House novels are the basis for the hit Apple TV series -Slow Horses. It is not often that a book adaptation can match the actual book--this series comes damn close.
I zoomed right through this book which was a must as the 4th season action revolves around the happenings in this book. Can't wait to watch and read the next.
I find it very hard to believe that I haven't read any books by Mr. Baldacci- so I went back to my pen and paper archives--and yes I read several of his books back in the late '90's and early '00"s. I am glad I stumbled back across him. I will definitely be reading more of his books.
This book marks the beginning of his Aloysius Archer series, just one of his very many series of books. It is 1949 and Archer is a straight talking former WWII soldier fresh out of prison for a crime that he did not commit. Great read start to finish--can't wait to read the next book in the series.
