The Night Gardener
by George Pelecanos
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Author: George PelecanosEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-01
ISBN: 0446619213
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: A Decent Book
Summary: 3 Stars
Hmmm. I mildly enjoyed this book. It is what it is. An easy read crime story. But then I do wonder what the hype is about. The book is clearly writen but with no particular style or grace. It does delve into the same gritty urban territory as The Wire, but with only a fraction of the insight. Much of the writing is unfortunately ridden with mediocre crime novel cliches. And although I enjoyed it, I finished the book with the familiar feeling that I have when puting down 90% of crime fiction- undernourished - somewhat equivilent to having eaten a bag of potato chips.
Pelecanos is no Chandler, nor is he Ross Macdonald.
So why the hype? Why the desire to make the book more than it is? Perhaps it is to lend more status to the seemingly senseless suffering and hopelessness of many of the lives it depicts? If you are looking for writing that really does accomplish that and covers the same geography, I suggest Lost in the City or All Aunt Hagar's Children by Edward P. Jones.
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