Another great element to this noir-esque novel was the perspective shift. The reader was never just stuck in Sammy's head, but was introduced to another narrator (wait until you find out who they are) who is able to show you the world outside of Sammy. It adds a much needed shift in the novel, creates layers and depth. There were a lot of twists and turns, with a few memorable characters thrown in for good measure. While Sammy keeps finding himself in hot water over the Cheese, his 'dame' Stilton, he keeps meeting 'friends' who are more and more interesting. So, while it was not the book for me, it was well written, pulled the reader into the time-frame of the novel (complete with slang and racism), pummeled the reader with funny moments, and was not afraid to be cheeky. If you enjoy satire, the post World War II era, and the noir genre, than this book might fit the bill. I was given a copy of this book by HarperCollins Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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