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zloring's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
sam_vimes_75's review against another edition
2.0
This has the occasional brilliant one-liners a reader expects from an Elmore Leonard book, but this was otherwise a predictable blend of western mixed with 70s romanticized detective drama.
ldoherty669's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
3.25
fast and cool
nicklemus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
posies23's review against another edition
4.0
This one feels a bit like Leonard doing his riff on the 87th Precinct novels, although it's a bit more of a "can we catch him" than a true "whodunit". As usual, it's got quirky characters and amazing dialogue. It's not my favorite Leonard, but it's a good one, and that makes it well worth reading.
woody1881's review against another edition
4.0
Very good read! I liked all the characters and loved the ending. Gritty cop story that kept me guessing. The bad guy was developed with near perfection. Elmore Leonard is a great author, no matter the genre.
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
Great flight read. Great dialogue and snappy scenes. Really fun read.
pegasusjones's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Leonard at his best. As always with the legendary crime author, City Primeval features superlative dialogue and a well-realized setting. What separates this novel from the lesser works of his impressive ouvre is a plot whose quality matches the standard set by its characters. Utterly engrossing from first word to last.