672 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782116301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 June 1991
Description
"A masterpiece." (Martin Amis). "The best book about homicide detectives by an American writer." (Norman mailer). Based on a year on the killing streets of Baltimore, David Simon's true crime masterpiece reveals a city few will ever experience. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 797 reviews
Moods
informative 75%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
funny 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 30%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 10%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Child death, DeathModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Physical abuse
672 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782116301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 June 1991
Description
"A masterpiece." (Martin Amis). "The best book about homicide detectives by an American writer." (Norman mailer). Based on a year on the killing streets of Baltimore, David Simon's true crime masterpiece reveals a city few will ever experience. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 797 reviews
Moods
informative 75%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
funny 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 30%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 10%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Child death, DeathModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Physical abuse