pickI read a lot of crime novels, + it is rare to read a genre bk in which the themes + quality of writing stand out, but this 3rd in the Laidlaw series was remarkable. Several scenes stood out, including laidlaw holding the hand of the dying mother of a criminal because she reflects a generation of Glasgow women. The story is about the death of the detective's brother + is fused with reflections on family and the fragility of life. Definitely 5*
pickAlthough I didn‘t like some of the writing it was an okay read . It is a little different but overall a good read
It‘s time for the #FabulousFebruary readathon! My goals:
FINISH
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Now You See Them
A Wild and Heavenly Place
Emma (maybe?)
START
The Last Widow
pickThis is a low pick because it was a bit too disturbing for me.Gritty,grim Glasgow.Sexual abuse of children,a psychopath,new drugs&McCoy‘s own issues with alcohol&drug abuse&he struggles with his distressing childhood.At least now he has a new smart feminist girlfriend who seems stable.What I enjoyed most were the soccer references to rival teams Celtic& Rangers-my husband is a huge Celtic fan-&setting of the novel:Glasgow in the 1970s.
pickGrim, dark, triggers: sexual assault, abuse of children, but the writing is so good. Set in January 1973, Glasgow, this is the first case in the Harry McCoy series. A young prostitute is shot dead in broad daylight, her murderer commits suicide. McCoy is the 30 year old detective, a broken man with a drug lord friend and prostitute girlfriend, leading the investigation.
pickThis is turning into a very enjoyable series in which DC Harry McCoy treads the Glasgow streets of 1973/74. Here a girl has gone missing, but Harry is sidelined in the hunt for her , however, he gets drawn into the mysterious death of 60s pop star Bobby march and the increasing heroin epidemic on the streets. Roll on April.
pickSecond of this enjoyable series set in early 1970's Glasgow find D.C Harry McCoy investigating the murder of a talented Celtic footballer. As the crime personally touches a prominent gang leader, Harry's close friendship with another criminal boss who is battling for territory threatens to compromise him, esp when a face from their shared complicated childhood leads to escalating violence. This is shaping up to be a must-read series.
pickSecond of the Laidlaw series finds the aloof, intellectual detective following the trail of a missing student who is also being sought by two local gangsters. Pre dating the emergence of tartan noir this book from the early 1980s definitely seems the template for much of the future genre. I'm looking forward to book 3.
