Book Review: Breaking Bones by Robert White
This, was, great!
I hadn’t heard about Robert White or any of his books before I came across this on Audible. I don’t know if it was a sale or if it was just my credits piling up, but for some reason this book intrigued me and I jumped at the chance. Who doesn’t love a good gnarly crime thriller now and then?
And oh boy is it gnarly. It’s dark, gritty, violent, graphic and evil, and it’s exactly what you expect from a proper British crime thriller. I’m sure if you went to Merriam-Webster for the definition on gnarly, British crime this book would show up.
It follows a trio of friends, Tony, Eddie and Frankie – the inseparable school yard bullies who grow up to become the local gangsters – The Three Dogs. They’re clever, violent and ruthless, and they’ll do anything to get out on top.
The story is told from the perspective of a police officer who deals with the Three Dogs, but who also knew them from when they were little. This gives a unique insight into their early days and the way they grew up. It’s told from a sort of general, wide-arching overview, and to begin with you don’t really see where the story is going. It’s just a group of kids, you know, and we don’t really get where it’s going from the start. It’s different.
But when a girl gets between Frankie and Jamie, a young royal marine and his crazy, Australian partner, things really kick off – and it’s fantastic!
This book really surprised me. It’s a fast-paced gut punch that won’t leave you hanging for even a second. It’s dark and violent, but at times lovely and heartfelt. I can see myself reading more of Robert White.
But! – it is very graphic. So let that be a warning to you if you don’t like violence. These lads are proper gangster and they know it.
Have you ever read Robert White or is he on your radar? Let me know what you think in the comments!
Oh – and if you like fast-paced, hard-hitting crime thrillers like this, please do check out my books! The Columbus Archives in particular will be right up your alley. You can find all my books here!
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