Bangkok 8 (Sonchai Jitpleecheep, #1) in Around the World

Sep 06, 2007 Hardcover Hearts rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I am so thoroughly amazed at this book. I had read interesting reviews about it, so when I saw this next to the next book (Bangkok Tattoo) at the Friends of the Library sale, I jumped on it.

Allow me to preface by saying that I love good crime noir book- one where the heroes are as flawed as some of the bad guys and things are gritty and the subject matter is dark. I also adore reading about other cultures where you are so enmeshed that it feels a little like culture shock when you turn the page ...more

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Jul 06, 2011 Jimileek rated it liked it

Shelves: asia, fiction

LOVE the story - not crazy about the writing. It feels distant which may be deliberate. I can't relate to a Thai cop & former monk who is a little psychic drops meth on occasion & co-owns (?) a brothel run by his mother a retired (?) whore ... Go figure. But I still enjoy the series. Refreshing. Had many WTH! moments. ...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Kristen marked it as to-read

Shelves: mystery, series, kindle

So far I am really liking this book. The setting is extremely interesting and the characters are interesting, as well. The writing style is a bit jerky, but I'm looking past it for the time being. ...more

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May 17, 2009 Kati Stevens rated it really liked it

My only hesitations are, naturally, due to the negative attitude towards Western culture. Even a staunch liberal like myself can't help but be a little put off. ...more

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