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jwvaughn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
geoffwood's review
4.0
Such book. Foremost, not sure if it's meant to be in dialogue with The Great Outdoor Fight, because conceptually same idea. Grand rollicking mess of a novel, starting out all meth noir and ending up with a character with the shinning hinting heavy-handedly at a sequel. Doesn't quite manage to successfully spin the two dozen plates it tries to, but it's at worst like a cheesy B-movie so no real complaints.
zmull's review against another edition
3.0
There's something mesmerizing the amount of sheer carnage, but there's not enough else to recommend it. Tremendously violent, but otherwise empty.
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
Raw, gritty, and primal, this novel of madness, violence, money, and drugs was brought beautifully to life via audiobook. Seriously, the narrator was spot on and his inflections, accents, and gravely voice added to the story. Donnybrook follows a cast of characters in the south as they make their way to southern Indiana to fight in a massive bare-knuckle fighting match to fight, sell drugs, or seek revenge. No character is without his or her flaws and violence is streaked throughout the pages. If you're going to read this, I highly recommend listening to the audiobook to get the full experience. Excellent!
rocketiza's review against another edition
5.0
You don't read Frank Bill, you get punched in the face every page. I was physically sweating from what this book put me through.
drodg's review against another edition
4.0
Gory, brutal, filthy, and fun are some of the words that can describe Frank Bill's Donnybrook.
It's a fun fable about a host of horrible characters making their way to a no holes barred fighting contest in the wilds of America.
It's a great little tale, and the characters are very engaging and imaginative. Frank Bill's writing flows like a you're watching movie, and you never get bored. Check it out!
It's a fun fable about a host of horrible characters making their way to a no holes barred fighting contest in the wilds of America.
It's a great little tale, and the characters are very engaging and imaginative. Frank Bill's writing flows like a you're watching movie, and you never get bored. Check it out!
jguinn2474's review against another edition
1.0
Easily one of the worst pieces of crap ever published.
itsmarkyall's review against another edition
5.0
This book reads like razor blades and motor oil. You’re not going to put it down without being sliced up and greasy. Might be my favorite read of 2017. Highly recommended.