No Such Creature
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Journal Entry 1 by vanbiohazard from North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Interesting that just out of pure happenstance, I read this book after I read The Sister's Brothers. Both about criminal families in different eras.
Owen is young man orphaned and brought up by his thespian great uncle, who's love and knowledge of Shakespeare is vast. However, lovable Uncle Max is more than just a failed actor; he's a master thief and has schooled Owen in the art of robbery. Their M.O. up to very recently has been to uses disguises and to never use violence. But something is not quite right with Max lately, he has become forgetful and has terrifying night visitations from various infamous criminals and has for the first time in his long law breaking career, actually shot somebody. Owen has his own issues, besides dealing with Max, with wanting to pursue his own acting career, and falling too quickly in love with the bitter and beautiful daughter of another vintage gangster. A well written novel, that is in turn funny and heartbreaking. Recommended.
Owen is young man orphaned and brought up by his thespian great uncle, who's love and knowledge of Shakespeare is vast. However, lovable Uncle Max is more than just a failed actor; he's a master thief and has schooled Owen in the art of robbery. Their M.O. up to very recently has been to uses disguises and to never use violence. But something is not quite right with Max lately, he has become forgetful and has terrifying night visitations from various infamous criminals and has for the first time in his long law breaking career, actually shot somebody. Owen has his own issues, besides dealing with Max, with wanting to pursue his own acting career, and falling too quickly in love with the bitter and beautiful daughter of another vintage gangster. A well written novel, that is in turn funny and heartbreaking. Recommended.
Journal Entry 2 by vanbiohazard at Rhizome Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Released 11 yrs ago (3/13/2013 UTC) at Rhizome Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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was recommded to me.