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There's a certain thrill to be felt when one invades someone's personal space to take something they shouldn't while trying to remain undetected, and the author lets the reader fully experience it every time the protagonist exercises his craft - pickpocketing.

But this isn't an entertaining crime novel where you rejoice with the criminal's cunning and success against all odds - at least it's not only that. It's dark and often sad, although it never gets even close to sentimental. If I had to de