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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
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