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Of course, if Welsh was a heterosexual female, you could argue that some of her description of what Rilke does to other men might coincide with her own experience. Thus, you could say that she is able to use her normal descriptive powers, but adjust only the gender of the narrator. However, without venturing into her sexual past, she is openly and proudly gay, so again you have to admire her skill in portraying all aspects of genre and sexuality. I wonder how many heterosexual male authors could match her ability. It's an exemplary crime novel, although the fact that it complies with many or most of the conventions of the crime genre is almost incidental to its design and appeal. The second feature that fascinated me was the fact that Rilke is single, white, 43 years old and gay.MORE AND MORE CLIENTS ARE SEEKING OUT THE SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIFE. THESE ARE THE COLD, HARD FIGURES HITTING THE HAIR & BEAUTY INDUSTRY THAT’S SET TO CHANGE HOW WE CONSUME OUR HAIR PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE While doing a ‘confidentiality is important’ clearout of a house, Rilke discovers pornographic photos, and our morally challenged man takes it upon himself to discover if the woman, who appears dead, is the victim of any crime. We journey with him to porn shops, meet those who work on the dark side of life, and have graphic descriptions of male-male sex, snuff style work, and those who have no choice but to be part of the grittier side of life.

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Carver and Lake both have their flaws and have issues that they both need to deal with personally which coincides with their pursuit of a killer. They need to find a way to overcome the issues otherwise they could potentially lose the game that is being played. Nothing says "I care about you" more than a gift that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. With our gift vouchers, your friends and family can indulge in a wide array of salon services designed to leave them feeling pampered and revitalized. Personalized Treatments for Every Individual Ashley Dyer" is the pseudonym used by author Margaret Murphy and professional forensic consultant Helen Pepper. This novel is the second in their Carver and Lake series. THE CUTTING ROOM is about an auctioneer named Rilke, a man of gray morals who solicits sex by night and often frequents gay bars, when he's not dabbling in objects of dubious provenance. Rilke is a great character because he fits right into the noir novels of the 50s, and yet his character is much more modern (and gay!), while also slotting neatly into the tone and the mood of his gumshoe predecessors.

Are you still searching for the perfect Christmas gift? Look no further! Treat your loved ones to a luxurious salon experience at The Cutting Room by purchasing our exclusive Christmas gift vouchers. A Present that Pampers and Delights This was a very stylish, moody, and atmospheric thriller. I enjoyed the glimpse at a dark and seedy side of Glasgow, the workings of an auction house, and the deeply flawed character of Rilke. What I didn’t enjoy so much was the weak mystery, the flat secondary characters, and the ending that fizzled out and left me rather disappointed.We meet Rilke, coasting through life on a sea of alcohol and sometimes stronger stuff, homosexual (still not completely accepted by society), and smoker. These three things are his coping mechanisms in a life that shows the gritty, seedy underbelly of Glasgow. He works with Rose, femme fatale, and we are introduced to a few other characters who made an appearance in the second book. That I read first. The POV was mainly from three different persons, the female detective (DS Ruth Lake, which for me is the main character), the male detective (DCI Greg Carver) and the Killer. This was one of the things which did not sit too well with me, but the chapters where short, and the story connecting Art, Performances, Streaming, Graffiti, Exhibition, Tattoos and even crowd-manipulation, was well written, and delved into ethics, asking "what is allowed in Art" and "what is Art" without giving a certain answer - you have to think about the book, probably even after you have finished it. Detectives Carver and Lake are in their second book together, the first one being "Splinter in the Blood", which I definitely plan to read now. In this chapter of their series, they are in the pursuit of a very dangerous artist, who has been putting their very disturbing "art" on public display. As this artist progresses, their displays become more graphic, which means Carver and Lake must put an end to it all. Throughout the novel, Dyer includes some chapters purely from the Ferryman's point of view, and his mind is definitely a chilling place to inhabit. At one point, he admits in his private thoughts that art is a lie, and the beauty of that lie brings us close to the real truth. Ironically, this is important information that the police wish they had earlier. When Kharon, whose real name is Karl Obrazki, is killed in brutal fashion, the cops are flustered. They never saw it coming and failed to protect someone who promptly went from suspect to victim. The characters of Les and Rose deserve their own note for being such amazing characters. I could read a novel on each of them.