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George V. Higgins was easily the best crime writer of the 60s and 70s; just as Jim Thompson and Ross MacDonald were tops in the 1950s and Hammett was in the 20s.
Elmore Leonard--himself no slouch--went further, describing Higgins as the best crime writer in America, period.
Today we might regard Andrew Vachss or James Crumley as leading the field in quality. But essentially, George V. Higgins--for any crime author after WWII--this is the author you have to measure up to.
The marvel of Higgins is no ...more
Elmore Leonard--himself no slouch--went further, describing Higgins as the best crime writer in America, period.
Today we might regard Andrew Vachss or James Crumley as leading the field in quality. But essentially, George V. Higgins--for any crime author after WWII--this is the author you have to measure up to.
The marvel of Higgins is no ...more
I just couldn’t get into this one.
I picked this book up because Anthony Bourdain (No Reservations) called it a "masterpiece." Well, I guess I just don't understand!
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Eddie Coyle is a low level connected guy in Boston....he's about to go to jail....and he's playing both sides against the middle trying to get out of it.......this isn´t going to end well.
it's a simple story but wonderfully written, especially the dialogue, that makes up about 80% of the book. ...more
it's a simple story but wonderfully written, especially the dialogue, that makes up about 80% of the book. ...more
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