A D Hunter Mystery: The Darkest Hearts (Paperback)

from amuskopf

I received this book as part of LibraryThing's early reviewer program. To be honest, I had a hard time getting into this one. There was so much about the previous books (that I haven't read) referenced in the first third that I had no idea what was going on and who the characters were. But I like...

from hazeleyeflgal

The book takes us on a journey through the seedy side of the hip hop industry. There is a lot of action, backstabbing and people out to get each other. It delves into the edges of human sex trafficking. I felt the political commentary was not necessary for the development of the book. It just kin...

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This was an alright read for me. I received a copy of the book from LT in exchange for an honest review, and I hadn't read any other book in the D Hunter series, so I went into this one blind. Though I picked up the gist of the other novels enough to understand the story, I think starting in the ...

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I like Nelson George as a writer. I liked him as a music critic. I'm slowly warming to him as a mystery writer. The Darkest Heart is the latest to feature his protagonist, former doorman turned hip hop mogul D Hunter. Hunter is an interesting character and readers will find him instantly likable....

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As much as this book proclaims itself to be an urban mystery, this is one of those books that transcends genre in a way that's both enriching and aggravating. Mixing critique of culture, hip-hop, and politics with characters whose dialogue bleeds reality and street-smart business, George's prose ...