jdcorley 's review for:

Charlie Muffin U. S. A by Brian Freemantle
3.0
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Charlie is back, thrust into the middle of a complex caper. We know even before he does that his presence is going to throw a wrench into everyone's plans, but because he isn't committed one way or another, and everyone seems some degree of loathsome it is a bit hard to care. The consistent theme of power causing people to become petty, awful tyrants remains.