A review by sonicboylee
Laidlaw by William McIlvanney

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Clearly the origin of Rebus is evident in these pages, which Rankin himself has stated. Very evocative of a Glasgow before the gentrification of “Smiles Better” campaign etc.