The Big Blowdown by George Pelecanos

The Big Blowdown

D.C. Quartet #1

George Pelecanos

313 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Washington DC, 1946. For two local young men, Pete Karras and Joey Recevo, the easiest way to find work after the war is by providing a little muscle for a local boss who runs a protection racket with the Mafia. The trouble with Pete Karras is tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.09

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