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shaeliz's review against another edition
2.0
The main plotline mystery was interesting, but the book itself is a product of its time and doesn't completely age well. Contains dialogue from minor characters that is at times racist, homophobic and transphobic.
renzovincent's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sewnancie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
becaroniandcheez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
rclz's review against another edition
4.0
This was a bit slow in the first half but first books in a series can do that. The rest of it was good and I like Jack Irish. I had a bit of trouble with the slang but I got the gist of it. I'll read another.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
1.0
I was surprised to realise that I didn't enjoy this book at all! After reading some reviews, and my normal love of crime fiction, I expected more, but this book just didn't deliver for me. No, I'm not all that interested in horse-racing/gambling, but I expected to be a little invested in the plot. As it turned out, I couldn't care less. A shame!
angeldu's review against another edition
3.0
good typical crime novel. nothing special. also it seems all crime novels have to include something about a sex ring. otherwise it's not a crime novel. sex rings must be a very important thing.
gmjrooke's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
asila321's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75