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Savages by Don Winslow

sharagondola's review against another edition

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4.0

The writing style made this book

mattiek's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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