7 thoughts on “In The Spotlight: Paul Cleave’s The Quiet People”
Ooh, I’m still catching up on posts I missed during my break so I must backtrack to the other shortlisted books! It’s become an annual tradition for me to pick one for my wishlist, though it often takes me ages to get around to reading it! Not sure this one will be my choice – that present tense – but otherwise it sounds good. Never trust a crime writer… 😉
Haha! No, FictionFan, you can never trust a crime writer…. 😉 I really do appreciate your taking an interest in this shortlist series. I do like spreading the word about NZ crime fiction, and if it gives you the chance to discover a new author, so much the better! I will say, the present tense is a big part of this novel, but the premise is intriguing!
That was a fun listen, Margot. I like unreliable narrators; always a great hook in reviews. And the setting appeals to me too. Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks, D. Wallace. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. And you’re right; the unreliable (or is the person really unreliable?) narrator can add a lot to the tension in the novel.
Crime Writer Margot Kinberg 
Ooh, I’m still catching up on posts I missed during my break so I must backtrack to the other shortlisted books! It’s become an annual tradition for me to pick one for my wishlist, though it often takes me ages to get around to reading it! Not sure this one will be my choice – that present tense – but otherwise it sounds good. Never trust a crime writer… 😉
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Haha! No, FictionFan, you can never trust a crime writer…. 😉 I really do appreciate your taking an interest in this shortlist series. I do like spreading the word about NZ crime fiction, and if it gives you the chance to discover a new author, so much the better! I will say, the present tense is a big part of this novel, but the premise is intriguing!
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Thanks for the intro Margot. A maybe…. if only the TBR pile wasn’t so ridiculous!
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I know the feeling, Col – never enough time to read it all!
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That was a fun listen, Margot. I like unreliable narrators; always a great hook in reviews. And the setting appeals to me too. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Thanks, D. Wallace. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. And you’re right; the unreliable (or is the person really unreliable?) narrator can add a lot to the tension in the novel.
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