A Goodreads user asked this question about Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1):
After finishing Mr. Mercedes, I can see Brady Hartsfield becoming one of Stephen King's more memorable (not necessarily better) villains. Anyone agree or disagree?
Mark Richard well, I found Brady to be such a cliché. The serial killing mommas boy? Really? And then there is Hodges.. The overweight, divorced retired Detective?…morewell, I found Brady to be such a cliché. The serial killing mommas boy? Really? And then there is Hodges.. The overweight, divorced retired Detective? That's a joke right? My Fav has to be Trashcan man from the Stand - mainly cos its such a cool name(less)
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