Paretsky has been putting her private investigator through her paces since 1982, changing perceptions of women in crime fiction through the creation of a fiercely independent female detective. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. Some crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. It's hard not to get caught up in her passion. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up' 'The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough. Defiant, sardonic, ostentatious, she stirs every hornet's nest and breasts the murkiest currents to emerge vindicated and triumphant in the end. Read more and her stubborn sleuth make a very strong comeback in HARD TIME Warshawski is getting richer and more complex with every book. HARD TIME is a compulsive read, revealing its author at her most passionate and most page-turning
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