Queen B’s Decree: Standalone definitely gave me The Wire vibes.
It was a difficult start for me, since so much of the dialogue and point-of-view were written in street slang and vernacular. Once I was able to interpret and it settled down a bit, the story line sucked me in.
Dickie is kind of a wonderful character. He’s honestly a mess; full of flaws, good intentions, and fuck-ups. At the end of the day, he figures it all out, but it’s not without some misdirection along the way.
Gritty and interesting, Standalone intrigued me. I only wish the flow and vernacular had been a little easier to read, as that definitely took away from my enjoyment. Regardless, I love The Wire and I love a story about corruption!
Book: Standalone by Christopher Chambers
Series: A Dickie Cornish Mystery #2
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Hotness: no salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: The Wire vibes