A review by jexjthomas
Lush Life by Richard Price

4.0

Sagged a bit in the middle, and Price's ear for great dialogue and love of characterization sometimes outweighs his interest in plot, which can make novels like this one a bit of a slog at times. Though, in general, I do rather like the way this works more as a collection of scenes than a crime fiction novel, and it's not like it's entirely plotless. I also really appreciated Price's love for and knowledge of the Lower East Side, and this piece functions as much as a loving portrait of the city as a novel.