sonicboylee 's review for:

Laidlaw by William McIlvanney
4.0
challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Clearly the origin of Rebus is evident in these pages, which Rankin himself has stated. Very evocative of a Glasgow before the gentrification of “Smiles Better” campaign etc.