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The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney

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nonna7's review against another edition

4.0

I'm finally at the point where I can sit at a computer and type with minimal pain after a shoulder replacement. I've been reading a lot but was unable to type anything and post it.

McIlvanney actually passed away but Rankin was a huge fan and credits him with inspiring his own writing. Although I haven't read any of the other books by the author, I plan to do so. Countless other Scottish Noir authors credit him as inspiration.

This book introduces the reader to Laidlaw, a rebellious detective who does is own thing and does it spectacularly well. Still he has a less than stellar home life and probably isn't a guy you want to call a friend in many ways. Of course Laidlaw won't care. I really liked this and it has piqued my interest in finding the Laidlaw books.

jamieblaikie's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-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

3.5

elsmith09's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

noreta's review against another edition

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dark mysterious

2.5

rebecca_077's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

amberlyswords's review against another edition

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2.0

This book was boring and the plot was bland also the paced of book was too slow for my liking. The cover of book was okay and The charaters was bland and dull.