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A review by cgcang
Savages by Don Winslow
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.