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dharma130's review against another edition
4.0
Oooh, now I must see the movie with Liam Neeson! Entertaining mystery book.
mikelchartier's review against another edition
3.0
Probably would have gotten more out of it had I read the ones before but that's not gonna happen. Effortless read, a bit obnoxious with its treatment of women as little more than set-pieces. Doesn't end very satisfactorily, but that's not necessarily bad.
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
A gang of psychopaths kidnap, rape, torture, and murder a drug dealer's wife after getting a ransom from him. The drug dealer hires Matthew Scudder to find the men for him. But was this the only time the psychopaths have struck? And will they strike again...?
As the series goes by, Matthew Scudder goes up against sicker and sicker foes and gets put into worse and worse situations. Like usual, it makes the book a page turner because you can't wait to see him settle the bad guys's hash. The high points of this books were the development of the relationship between Scudder and TJ and the conflict in Elaine and Scudder's relationship. The introduction of The Kongs was a nice touch. I'll be anxious to see if they get used again in a later book. I was eager for Mick Ballou to return from Ireland, though I didn't miss him as much as Matt did.
The Matthew Scudder series continues to impress. I heartily recommend it to noir fans.
As the series goes by, Matthew Scudder goes up against sicker and sicker foes and gets put into worse and worse situations. Like usual, it makes the book a page turner because you can't wait to see him settle the bad guys's hash. The high points of this books were the development of the relationship between Scudder and TJ and the conflict in Elaine and Scudder's relationship. The introduction of The Kongs was a nice touch. I'll be anxious to see if they get used again in a later book. I was eager for Mick Ballou to return from Ireland, though I didn't miss him as much as Matt did.
The Matthew Scudder series continues to impress. I heartily recommend it to noir fans.
thegoodmariner's review against another edition
4.0
Looking forward to watching the movie now. Feeling comfortable with the idea of having a Matt Scudder book around now and then, after finishing my third time through with him.
goaliediva0405's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting premise for a story, it just moved way to slowly for my liking.
dianevallere's review against another edition
5.0
I've been a fan of Lawrence Block's Bernie Rhodenbarr series for awhile and count his books on writing as the best in my library, but this year I branched out to Keller (Hit Man) and Matt Scudder (this book). Hooray for me for discovering two characters I want to get to know better! Perhaps my favorite thing to discover is that no matter how light or dark the subject, Lawrence Block's writing is so easy to read it makes my part of the experience that much more enjoyable.
This book is being made into a movie. My suggestion: read the book now!
This book is being made into a movie. My suggestion: read the book now!
hippiepixie85's review against another edition
4.0
This was fast to start, then a slow burn, then quick to end. But that's the way I like my crime novels.
acemummerz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As good a murder/crime mystery as you can get in my opinion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Racial slurs, Vomit, Xenophobia, Rape, and Racism
Minor: Vomit, Excrement, Trafficking, Gun violence, Stalking, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
1.0
Boring. The crime was gross and didn't have to be.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
This book is listed as the tenth book in the Matthew Scudder series. You absolutely do not have to read these in order. I had never picked up a book in this series before this one and I was never confused or lost. The character development is wonderful. If Goodreads hadn't told me there were nine previous books I never would've guessed.
After a drug dealer's wife is kidnapped and held for a hefty ransom Matthew Scudder is brought in to find the men responsible. Is this their first crime? Will they strike again?
The storyline is interesting and the book is well written. If you enjoy mysteries, give this one a read.
After a drug dealer's wife is kidnapped and held for a hefty ransom Matthew Scudder is brought in to find the men responsible. Is this their first crime? Will they strike again?
The storyline is interesting and the book is well written. If you enjoy mysteries, give this one a read.