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George Pelecanos

  • 31-07-2008 9:58am
    #1
    dubmick
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    Interesting article in the Observer about Pelecanos last Sunday, for anyone who doesn't know who he is, he co-scripted the Wire

    You can read the article here


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  • #2
    Tristram
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    Pelecanos is one of the best crime-writers around. If you don't know him you owe to yourself to check him out!


  • #3
    rosboy
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    Tristram wrote: »
    Pelecanos is one of the best crime-writers around. If you don't know him you owe to yourself to check him out!

    I read King Suckerman a few years ago, but didn't rate the book to highly. I prefer James Ellroy TBH. Could you recommend a good Pelecanos book for me to try out? Wouldn't mind giving him another chance....especially after seeing The Wire.


  • #4
    Tristram
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    The Night Gardener was the last Pelecanos book I read but Drama City is the one that stands out in my memory. It's a standalone so maybe try it. You could drop into the Nick Stefanos series either: A Firing Offense, Nick's Trip, and Down By the River Where the Dead Men Go.


  • #5
    rosboy
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    Tristram wrote: »
    The Night Gardener was the last Pelecanos book I read but Drama City is the one that stands out in my memory. It's a standalone so maybe try it. You could drop into the Nick Stefanos series either: A Firing Offense, Nick's Trip, and Down By the River Where the Dead Men Go.

    Thanks Tristram. I'll check them out.


  • #6
    BurnsCarpenter
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    rosboy wrote: »
    I read King Suckerman a few years ago, but didn't rate the book to highly.

    That's probably my favourite tbh, along with The Sweet Forever.
    Not sure if it's worth pursuing if you weren't impressed.


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  • #7
    rosboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭rosboy


    BurnsCarpenter wrote: »
    That's probably my favourite tbh, along with The Sweet Forever.
    Not sure if it's worth pursuing if you weren't impressed.

    I didn't think it ws a bad book or anything, just that the author was more interested in describing characters & their backstories, and painting the scenes than evolving the plot. I just felt the story was a little weak. I have no problem giving him another try though.


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