| Title | : | Crime Scene: Singapore: The Best of Singapore Crime Fiction |
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| ISBN | : | 9810854374 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9789810854379 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | First published September 15, 2010 |
Crime Scene: Singapore: The Best of Singapore Crime Fiction Reviews
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Some short stories were engaging, others not too much. And although the setting was mostly in a relatable environment, I expected more suspense and more engagement into either solving the case or building up the cases. I did however like how some authors stood out and were able to keep the suspense of the plot till the very end.
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I read another collection of crime stories set in Singapore just before this, "Singapore Noir", and most of the things I said in that review are entirely relevant to this review, because they're very similar books.
As with most collections of short stories, you're inevitably going to find stories stronger than others, and that's the case here. Some were quite good indeed, some were rather average, and some had strong starts but weak finishes.
If I could give this a 3.5 out of 5 then I would, but overall, I enjoyed my time with this book without being left exactly speechless with amazement by anything I read here. It's a quick read and worth doing if you have a particular interest in Singapore. -
Absolutely loved the variety of the tales in this collection. Some are funny, some are horrific but all have a touch of morbidity to them. Highly recommend this title to all!
