Bellman & Black
Ratings9
Average rating2.8
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Ratings9
Average rating2.8
Killing a bird with his slingshot as a boy, William Bellman grows up a wealthy family man unaware of how his act of childhood cruelty will have terrible consequences until a wrenching tragedy compels him to enter into a macabre bargain with a stranger in black.
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There was potential. Interesting atmosphere, nice writing. Then it went on, in detail, about the running of a mill. Then, an emporium. It went on, and on, and on.
They set up mysterious details. Some interesting bits to keep me wanting to read. But then it followed through on none of them, and when it did, it was an underwhelming yawn-fest.
If you want to read about a boring over-worked man running a company, this is the book for you. (though I admittedly question your taste a little)
I wish I could think out and organize details the way the main character does, however I'm glad I'm not this obsessive. I like the rhythm and flow of the sentences, but the plot is drawn out waaay too long!
