Title: No Such Thing as a Bad Benjamin January Novel
Review: The mystery aspect of this novel wasn't as complex and engaging as some of the other Ben January books, particularly Days of the Dead. That said, I absolutely loved one of the side-plots. As usual with these novels, the characters and setting were incredible. The thing I love most about any of Hambley's novels, particularly the January books, is her ability to make a culture and her characters come alive. I can practically taste the air and feel the humidity, as well as feel the claustrophic setting on the paddle boat. My one complaint, particularly if this is the last January book, is that we haven't seen Shaw for a couple of books. He's too fun a character to let retire gracefully into the background.
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