Lush Life: A Novel by Richard Price Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Lush Life: A Novel
Book Review: Could try harder...
Summary: 3 Stars
I tend to agree with the previous reviewer, although I did finish the book. This is definitely a case of style over substance. Lush Life is well written, and I am sure is an insightful look at the workings of NYPD. However, the novel really meanders along rather aimlessly, there is not much going on in the way of plot, and the denouement is rather unconvincing.
The same thing is true about the main characters. Although the main protagonist, Eric Cash, is well depicted, it is difficult to really get into any of the other characters, and much of the success of a book like this depends on the reader's ability to sympathise with the characters.
Having just read Right As Rain, I also have to agree that Pelecanos seems on the strength of this a much more engaging author.