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micke1618's review against another edition
5.0
Well, one thing about Winslow's writing is: you're either going to love it or hate it. I loved it; very interested in reading Power of the Dog now.
I have to give it to the man, he knows how to cultivate a voice. This is so drenched in SoCal living, and I've never been to the continent, let alone the country. Writing like a clear cup of water, crisp.
I also need to figure out how to do spoilers because I have a lot of opinions re: the book ending and the movie ending.
Also, Winslow delivers one of the best lines written by a man, from a woman's perspective: "Men teach us how to treat them."
I have to give it to the man, he knows how to cultivate a voice. This is so drenched in SoCal living, and I've never been to the continent, let alone the country. Writing like a clear cup of water, crisp.
I also need to figure out how to do spoilers because I have a lot of opinions re: the book ending and the movie ending.
Also, Winslow delivers one of the best lines written by a man, from a woman's perspective: "Men teach us how to treat them."
naturegoddess's review against another edition
1.0
I don't know if I can finish this one. 10 pages in I felt like I'd been smacked down by a dumptruck full of violence and bad grammar. (Oh, excuse me, the language is indicative of stream-of-consciousness. Still--)
And...thoroughly depressed after finishing the book; because a) I forced myself to read it and b) the ending. And the beginning. The middle was okay.
The ending? Come on; I really think the author got to a point where even he didn't want to see these characters anymore.
I'm sorry I wasted the time and energy on this one.
And...thoroughly depressed after finishing the book; because a) I forced myself to read it and b) the ending. And the beginning. The middle was okay.
The ending? Come on; I really think the author got to a point where even he didn't want to see these characters anymore.
I'm sorry I wasted the time and energy on this one.
tex2flo's review against another edition
4.0
Don Winslow must be some really cool cat because he can surely write in the lingo of a cool cat. The book reads almost like hip-hop lyrics. There is prose mixed with poetry mixed with abbrevi-cons all through when a couple of the characters are talking. The story itself it about a trio of folks--two pot breeders and mixers and their crazy girlfriend. I hear that there's a movie out, but I'm not sure I'm cool enough to follow the dialogue on film.
elleyureled's review against another edition
4.0
it isn't Shakespeare, not even Cormac McCarthy, but it sure is one hell of a read if your looking for something akin to the book version of Grand Theft Auto.
davonnerochelle11's review against another edition
5.0
Savages was a poetic tale of chaos and action. I loved every page turning moment and felt like I was watching every word come to life.
I enjoyed every character and every character's role in the plot. There was not one unecessary character, useless moment or anoying situation. There were some moments of confusion ( though i blame them solely on reading in front of the television.DON'T DO IT). Otherwiase story was well written and innovatively written. i would recommend it to friends.
I also think I might read it again before the movie comes out on dvd. :)
I enjoyed every character and every character's role in the plot. There was not one unecessary character, useless moment or anoying situation. There were some moments of confusion ( though i blame them solely on reading in front of the television.DON'T DO IT). Otherwiase story was well written and innovatively written. i would recommend it to friends.
I also think I might read it again before the movie comes out on dvd. :)
cooleye74's review against another edition
3.0
Anti-climatic. Cheesy ending. The book was good and holds your interest. The characters are one dimensional and cliche to a fault. But the picture of CA that is painted has been painted many times before in much better books. The author desperately wants to make this a "classic romantic" read, but you end up not really caring about the characters. Still, a decent read.
ayy_marino's review against another edition
5.0
totally dug this one. crazy intense story, but written with chill, nonchalant Laguna flow.
michelled67's review against another edition
5.0
Yes it reads like a movie script. Yes it is clever, slick and Hollywood. I didn't analyze it- i just enjoyed every funny,brutal, nasty part of it. This is my second book by Winslow I read Dawn Patrol and loved it. This isn't for everyone but if you like reading about the raunchy,wild,violent side of life it is one fun ride.
rafaelfawkes's review against another edition
4.0
A ridiculously fun read. Quick, sexy, funny enough.
bexxboox's review against another edition
5.0
Holy tangential, highbrow humor Batman! What did I expect when the opening chapter for this book was, "F*** you."
End chapter.
I didn't think it was possible to say an author writes like he's smoking pot and crack at the same time.... But it totally works. From jittery run- on (and on) sentences to page set-up you get into Winslow's frame of mind (which can seem scary once you realize you understand it...). I love the way Winslow didn't just write a story but he drew a picture; crazy page set-up, switching from a novel to movie script, changing POV... It adds so much to the story.
SPOILER:
I gave it 5 stars but I was really torn about that. It's one of those books that makes you HATE the ending but then when you think about it more you understand that it couldn't have ended any other way.
Life is savage.
End chapter.
I didn't think it was possible to say an author writes like he's smoking pot and crack at the same time.... But it totally works. From jittery run- on (and on) sentences to page set-up you get into Winslow's frame of mind (which can seem scary once you realize you understand it...). I love the way Winslow didn't just write a story but he drew a picture; crazy page set-up, switching from a novel to movie script, changing POV... It adds so much to the story.
SPOILER:
I gave it 5 stars but I was really torn about that. It's one of those books that makes you HATE the ending but then when you think about it more you understand that it couldn't have ended any other way.
Life is savage.