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Savages – Zeit des Zorns by Don Winslow

kbooch3's review against another edition

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1.0

I hated this book. I couldn't even finish it.

rexsavior's review against another edition

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4.0

Good pulpy fun.

slinky179's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

lisawhelpley's review against another edition

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4.0

A fun read!

greybeard49's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a good example of quality crime fiction. The key to Windlow's success, I believe, is his searing dialogue. Witty, innovative and very very funny. His characterisation supports this superbly. Little disappointed by the conclusion but book was a real treat.

dzvino4ka's review against another edition

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It’s insanely dull. 

mcf's review against another edition

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5.0

Savages isn't a flawless book, but it's a hell of a ride with three relentlessly modern characters, written by an author who seems to hurtle forward as furiously as his characters. Winslow isn't subtle, but he's good, and he trusts himself, so we what could be cliche (knowing, sarcastic narration, unconventional punctuation, etc) done right and used to fantastic effect, and a thrilling story that is absolutely, perfectly NOW.

tobinlopes's review against another edition

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4.0

Good, fast, boiled down stuff. A tale with good bad guys and bad good guys. It moves fast and doesn't waste any words. Not really noir but close. I gave it a 8/10 on my scale.

-tpl

webjoram's review against another edition

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2.0

Típica novela de suspense que tiene como elemento más original el estilo de narración del autor donde predominan los diálogos utilizando un vocabulario directo y conciso y sin grandes alardes descriptivos de la trama. Con este estilo el autor consigue que la lectura sea muy rápida y prácticamente consigue que devoremos la novela en poco tiempo.

En cuanto a la trama en si he de decir que me ha defraudado ya que no consigue hilar una historia que sea interesante más allá de la premisa con la que parte la novela. Creo que los personajes están bastante desaprovechados, sobretodo, el de Chon que con su pasado militar podría haber dado mucho más juego en la historia.

En definitiva una novela para pasar el rato pero nada más.

bethtmorris's review against another edition

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3.0

Great plane read! It was mix between the OC and Breaking Bad. Rough subject matter but overall entertaining