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Mark Richardson

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in Evanston, IL, The United States

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Mark Richardson writes neo-noir novels which blend elements from a range of genres, including surrealism, science fiction, fantasy, and dystopia. Kirkus Reviews has called his work dark, stylish, and wildly eclectic.

Richardson grew up in the Chicago suburbs, graduated from the University of Iowa, and has lived in California for decades. He now resides in the Bay Area with his wife, two children, and a dog.

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Average rating: 4.11 · 121 ratings · 97 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Malibu Burns 4.16 avg rating — 43 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sun Casts No Shadow 3.95 avg rating — 43 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hunt for the Troll 4.23 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The City We Became (Great Cities, #1)

by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author)

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, #1)

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I listened to the BBC audiobook, which I highly recommend. It was like an old time radio program with actors playing all the different characters. So good! Of course, I love Chandler/Marlowe. The hardboiled prose, shady characters, confusing story.
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Such promise. Such a great beginning. Such a cool concept. So ultimately disappointing. What ruined the book for me was the ending. (Spoiler alert): So, perpetually drunk and unreliable narrator Rachel suddenly remembers a very key plot point and then ...more
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Mark Richardson and 1 other person liked Terry's review of The Girl on the Train: "I don't understand why this book has captured so many readers and so much critical praise. The characters were miserable people, the writing so-so, and the story unnecessarily complicated. Don't bother."
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Mark Richardson liked Michelle's review of The Girl on the Train: "175 pages to set up and hammer the "unreliable narrator." While that's broken up between Rachel, Megan and Anna, it feels like one long slog. Let's get on with it already. The cover comment from Tess Gerritsen calls it, "So thrilling and tense and wi" Read more of this review »
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Mark Richardson made a comment on Clifford’s review of The Girl on the Train " Yuk. A case study in how to tell not show. I wish I had read your review. "
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