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Black Neon by Tony O'Neill

jmcook's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

petekeeley's review

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4.0

If Tarantino did a cross between Trainspotting and Terry Southern's Blue Movie, it might come close to being as good as this drug-fuelled, lowlife riddled, frenzied romp. Loved it.

buzzgirl's review

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4.0

From the opening line of this book I was in knee deep and devoured it with complete abandon. Every mouthful was rich and satisfying. That I even came across this book, I have Irvine Welsh to thank for, and I include his recommendation here for you too:

IRVINE WELSH. 'BLACK NEON is a pitch black slice of neo-noir, where black magic, art house cinema, drug fuelled madness and apocolyptic violence collide with dizzying effect. I fell in love with every page.
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