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suburbanyute's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
twotoes's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
I'm not sure if Scudder is just a nihilist or a pragmatist. Either way I'm going to follow up on this series.
mdrewb20's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the character and the general feel of this novel more than the story, but that's enough to keep me coming back for more!
coleman_matt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brettdinelli's review against another edition
3.0
95% plot, 5% character. I usually prefer the other way around. But it's only the first in the series.
jbrito's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
carriethis's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea. No idea.... all those years growing up with hardback Lawrence Block books on my parents' bookshelves. I should have read them! It's not too late now, and honestly, even though the Matt Scudder series kicked off in the 1970's, this first book doesn't feel dated or cliched. It's the real deal. Boozy, world-weary New York noir. Gimme!!!
stevem0214's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad read...I want to try some more in the series. However I'd figured out the "who done it" less than a quarter way in...not because I'm smart ('cause I'm not), but because the plot wasn't that detailed. I do want to try some more though, because I like the character.