Alex S. (saber) reviewed The Best American Mystery Stories 2005 (Best American) on + 159 more book reviews
this yearly mystery collection is usually good, but the guest editor this year (Joyce Carol Oates) chose some really moody weird stories....
If you like her style, you might enjoy this. At least there was a good Laura Lippman story included!
If you like her style, you might enjoy this. At least there was a good Laura Lippman story included!
John B. (cwousn) -
Though the writing was good, the stories in this collection were not what I consider traditional mysteries. In fact, to me the greatest mystery was why some were included! I've enjoyed other annuals in this series of books but I never realized how much the editor influenced the content of each. This one definitely shows the influence and taste of Oates, an author whom I've never followed. For some it might be excellent, but not me!
