V.I. For Short - Softcover

Paretsky, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241135826 ISBN 13: 9780241135822

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, 1995

Synopsis

245 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. This volume of 9 short stories fills in some of the gaps about V.I's other, less published cases.

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Review

An intriguing look at Warshawski's ancestral roots. (Chicago Tribune)

With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. (Express on Sunday)

It's hard not to get caught up in her passion . . . Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. (Daily Mail)

The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough . . . she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up (New York Times)

Some crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. (Spectator)

Paretsky has been putting her private investigator through her paces since 1982, changing perceptions of women in crime fiction through the creation of a fiercely independent female detective. She keeps her brand of politicised noir fresh by responding to issues - social, cultural and political as well as gender - in contemporary life . . . Paretsky is firing on all cylinders (Metro)

Book Description

A unique collection of nine short stories featuring crime-busting private detective, V.I. Warshawski, written by one of America's greatest female crime writers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0241135826
• ISBN 13: 9780241135822
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256