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Crime Irvine Welsh

Crime By Irvine Welsh

Crime by Irvine Welsh


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Summary

[An] inimitable combination of dark realism, satire and psychological insight . . . complicated, unsettling and at times beautiful.--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Crime Summary

Crime: A Novel by Irvine Welsh

In the wake of a nasty child-murder case, Detective Ray Lennox of the Edinburgh PD has suffered a full-scale breakdown. He's placed on leave for mental retuning and takes off for a few days of sun in Miami. From there, Crime becomes an unmistakably Welshian blend of the macabre and the psychologically astute, as Lennox faces a dwindling supply of antidepressants, a bridal-magazine-toting fiancee, and cokehappy locals who lead him back into old habits and leave him to care for a child. Is he really in the right shape to be playing knight-errant to a terrified ten-year-old girl? Will his best instincts and worst judgments get them both killed, or find him the redemption he seeks?

Crime Reviews

Starred Review. Lolita in reverse. . . . Welsh applies his unique artistic gifts to a more conventional story line and succeeds admirably. -- Booklist
A triumph . . . a great, redemptive book . . . leaves you wanting more. -- Euan Ferguson - The Guardian

About Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh is the best-selling author of Trainspotting, Ecstasy, Glue, Porno, Filth, Marabou Stork Nightmares, The Acid House, Skagboys, and, most recently, Dead Men's Trousers.

Additional information

GOR003084858
9780393335507
039333550X
Crime: A Novel by Irvine Welsh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
WW Norton & Co
20090512
344
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Crime