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kaylecorey's review against another edition
4.0
Quick, unique read. I probably won't ever read it again, but it captivated me for the brief time it took to read.
jshel10's review against another edition
5.0
Read this as soon as it came out last year and probably finished it in two days. Just a wicked fast pace with Winslow's unique voice and style - violence, intelligent and funny when you aren't expecting it. Really think he's the best crime writer out there right now.
cgcang's review against another edition
5.0
There are no words to sufficiently describe Don Winslow's writing.
Savages is the third book by him that I read and each and every one of them holds a very special place in my heart.
In some aspects Savages carries the standard properties of a Winslow book. Every page hits the reader multiple times from the most unexpected angles, the plot and characters have a sense of greatness to them, the story is rich, the plot is complex, the book has real depth.
Savages deviates from the Winslow formula in some ways as well. It revolves around three kids which are written beautifully and to me it is a tale of love and loyalty. It's much smaller in scale compared to The Power of the Dog and The Force. The writing is flashy, edgy, witty, colorful and energetic. It's much less serious in style, though just because the style is lighter and funnier, it doesn't mean the plot is any less violent. It's faster paced than some of Winslow's bigger books and it is less reminiscent of his epic, heavier-moving storytelling.
Savages is a perfect book in its own right with its unique style that surpassed my expectations, overwhelmed me with its stylishness, kept me on edge all the time and satisfied me to my core.
I say it all the time: Don Winslow is an extraordinary man.
Savages is the third book by him that I read and each and every one of them holds a very special place in my heart.
In some aspects Savages carries the standard properties of a Winslow book. Every page hits the reader multiple times from the most unexpected angles, the plot and characters have a sense of greatness to them, the story is rich, the plot is complex, the book has real depth.
Savages deviates from the Winslow formula in some ways as well. It revolves around three kids which are written beautifully and to me it is a tale of love and loyalty. It's much smaller in scale compared to The Power of the Dog and The Force. The writing is flashy, edgy, witty, colorful and energetic. It's much less serious in style, though just because the style is lighter and funnier, it doesn't mean the plot is any less violent. It's faster paced than some of Winslow's bigger books and it is less reminiscent of his epic, heavier-moving storytelling.
Savages is a perfect book in its own right with its unique style that surpassed my expectations, overwhelmed me with its stylishness, kept me on edge all the time and satisfied me to my core.
I say it all the time: Don Winslow is an extraordinary man.
nixieknox's review against another edition
4.0
Holy shit. That was one intense ride. Don't know why I was resistant for so long!
yey_'s review against another edition
3.0
Creo que leí este libro a una edad en la que no se suponía que debía leerlo
thebestofaly's review against another edition
5.0
This book was much, much better than I expected. Winslow turned a simple plot into something completely interesting to read, specially with his fast-paced writing. His characters were super believable not only because of their decisions throughout the book, but also because of the consistency of those. Even Ben—who changed along the story—behaved "weirdly". I don't know how else to put this. They simply stood true to their nature. Savages was a pleasant and welcoming surprise!
rlafleur85's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this book on several road trips. Winslow's commentary on drug culture in both the US and Mexico was eye-opening. The characters range from a drug lord controlling trade in Mexico and two young guys with world wide potential and ambitions. When trafficking drugs get involved it makes for one crazy story. What does a savage look like, you'd be surprised.