About the book
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
Editions of Sara Paretsky
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786471874
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476625690
Read an Excerpt
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Paretsky about?
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sara Paretsky?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of Sara Paretsky?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786471874
How long is Sara Paretsky and how many pages does it have?
Sara Paretsky has 212 page(s)
Is Sara Paretsky part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series McFarland Companions to Mystery Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sara Paretsky?
Margaret Kinsman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sara Paretsky is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786471874) and pdf(ISBN 9781476625690)
Where can I buy Sara Paretsky online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Sara Paretsky from below
Where can I buy Sara Paretsky?