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Penance for Jerry Kennedy
by George V. Higgins
Great dialogue, fun setups. There's an interesting bit of remove with the protagonist being a defense lawyer, where he's allowed to take a step back and enjoy the ride because it's not his neck on the line. It's hilarious seeing him describe their crimes to his clients, with understanding but not quite sympathy. The downside is that there's no sense of urgency, no stakes involved except for the tedious family and tax storylines, which conclude the book with a clunk. Oh well.