Charles answers “do you have to read the first 3 in the...”

Jonna Rogers asked this question about Spook Street (Slough House, #4):

do you have to read the first 3 in the serious to fully understand and enjoy this book?

Charles There are enough pages of backstory to 'do without'.

However, the important Cartwright plot line won't have the same impact on a reader who, 'just' pi…moreThere are enough pages of backstory to 'do without'.

However, the important Cartwright plot line won't have the same impact on a reader who, 'just' pick's it up'. For example, you won't: get your own impression of 'Isabelle', understand the depth of River's dependence on 'The OB' understand extent and share the sadness of 'The OB's' rapid decline? Also, Lady Di is a mere shadow of herself in this book.(less)

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