986. The Light of Day

The Light of Day
Graham Swift
2003
Around 325 pages

Well, damn. The novels have been really good lately. I'm glad we won't be parting on bad terms, although that would make the break up easier.

George recounts his involvement in the murder of Bob Nash. It started when he was hired by his wife Sarah as a private investigator to ensure that Bob's affair with a Croatian refugee had come to an end. The story Swift is telling isn't that original in plot, but it is so tightly written and meticulously crafted that it's still a suspenseful read.

Private detective novels are always fun, and this one had all the necessary ingredients to make for a compelling experience. It's a serious novel but it still feels lighter in fare than our recent works, which is a nice change of pace.

RATING: ****-

Interesting Facts:

Published seven years after his previous novel.

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