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A review by latas
The Sins of the Fathers by Lawrence Block
4.0
Matt Scudder is a stereotypical detective - alcoholic, divorced, ex-cop with PTSD. I don't care about the detective's personal life in a detective novel because every other book has the same kind of hero. I look for a good mystery and this one delivered. HE doesn't waste any words, it is a quick read.
This book is over 45 yrs old but didn't feel dated.
Scudder methodically pieces together the life of the victim and the life of the perp (who committed suicide). He also takes a practical view on corruption in the police force. "When anyone offers you money, you take it" When the identity of the murder was revealed, it was not surprising
The ending made me very angry. This was not justice. The killer deserved something worse.
This is my first Lawrence Block and won't be my last. The problem is - he is such a prolific writer and so many of his books have got rave reviews.
This book is over 45 yrs old but didn't feel dated.
Scudder methodically pieces together the life of the victim and the life of the perp (who committed suicide). He also takes a practical view on corruption in the police force. "When anyone offers you money, you take it" When the identity of the murder was revealed, it was not surprising
Spoiler
The title gives it away.The ending made me very angry. This was not justice. The killer deserved something worse.
This is my first Lawrence Block and won't be my last. The problem is - he is such a prolific writer and so many of his books have got rave reviews.