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aggressive_ben's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fantastic neo-noir thriller. Violent, lonely, atmospheric. As good as the film it inspired.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
chaz11's review against another edition
3.0
A fast paced and violent ride.
I enjoyed Drive despite its difference to my usual reads. Every page had me wanting to the read the next. Everything about it was fast - the dialogue, the action, even the writing itself. It felt very in the moment, and that paired with the non-chronological storytelling made for an interesting read. Though to some, this may be disorientating and confusing.
It's a violent book thanks to its main character, Driver, and his dangerous lifestyle, however the depictions weren't gratituitous. Just enough to let you imagine the gore yourself.
If you've watched the Drive (2011) film, like I had, you'll find it deviates sometimes from the book. Same characters for the most parts, but sometimes different fates. Still, I liked both in their own rights.
The book had some nice quotes, whether that was just snappy dialogue or nice lines like this -
Not being an American, I think some references in there may have went over my head, but not enough to throw me off completely.
Drive is certainly a joy-ride of a book.
I enjoyed Drive despite its difference to my usual reads. Every page had me wanting to the read the next. Everything about it was fast - the dialogue, the action, even the writing itself. It felt very in the moment, and that paired with the non-chronological storytelling made for an interesting read. Though to some, this may be disorientating and confusing.
It's a violent book thanks to its main character, Driver, and his dangerous lifestyle, however the depictions weren't gratituitous. Just enough to let you imagine the gore yourself.
If you've watched the Drive (2011) film, like I had, you'll find it deviates sometimes from the book. Same characters for the most parts, but sometimes different fates. Still, I liked both in their own rights.
The book had some nice quotes, whether that was just snappy dialogue or nice lines like this -
This is what people are talking about when they use words like grace.
Not being an American, I think some references in there may have went over my head, but not enough to throw me off completely.
Drive is certainly a joy-ride of a book.
epic_maik's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
backstagebadger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ghamblock1's review against another edition
4.0
If I could do the chef’s kiss meme, that’s what I’d do. Just a perfect little book.
brandongryder's review against another edition
3.0
A quick, straight forward read. I enjoyed the writing style: clipped dialogue with no wasted words. Call it 3.5 stars.
spikers's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
posies23's review against another edition
5.0
This in an excellent minimalist noir. Nothing is wasted, and there are sections of pure poetry. Think Richard Stark meets Jim Thompson, with a bit of Sallis's usual brilliant wordsmithing. I have a feeling you'll either "get" this one or you won't, but I loved it.