Savages by Don Winslow

368 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Oliver Stone and featuring Blake Lively and John Travolta—the smash hit thriller about two young marijuana dealers who are blackmailed into a partnership with a Mexican cartel.A breakthrough novel that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 57%
adventurous 50%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.79

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