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Title: A bit of a mess
Review: Set in Darkness seemed like a jumbled mess to me. I enjoyed most of the previous books but this one was not a good read. First it was difficult to get into. The plot then is like a tangle of multiple balls of yarn. First a body is found in an old fireplace. Then a tramp throws himself off a bridge leaving behind a lot of money and a politician is murdered. It is clear of course that it will likely all get connected but in the meantime Rebus will pal around with Big Ger, drink too much, possibly hit the sack with an aging celebrity, antagonize colleagues, experience incredible strokes of luck, only to tie it up neatly in the end. Good yarn is usually enjoyable but this seemed like a mess to me.
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