Customer Review: It surprised me that this book was labeled biography. The facts about his life are scant. To me it was more of an analysis of how his life and experiences might be reflected in his fiction. The title is great! I learned a lot about Swedish mystery authors that made me want to research a few more... more info
Customer Review: Film overview books can be very subjective. Everyone has their own favorites. And unfortunately, Mr. Forshaw's little guide is filled with films he feels best represent the Italian cinematic experience. While his chapters on neorealism read like a person who knows what they are talking about,... more info
Customer Review: This excellent and monumental work fills a real gap for fans of crime fiction,because for the first time British crime fiction is separately addressed and, again for the first time, we have a work that covers the field right up to the present day rather than tailing off in the mid twentieth century.... more info
