Broken

ISBN-13: 9780008454548 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021

Don Winslow

Opis

In six intense, haunting short novels, Don Winslow returns to the themes that are the hallmarks of his acclaimed body of work crime, corruption, vengeance, justice, loss, betrayal, guilt, and redemption to explore the savagery and nobility that drive and define the human condition.

Recenzje

This is an outstanding sextet in which - praise be! - 'love and loyalty trump the law'. It is fast, furious and very funny." The Times

"Exhibiting a remarkable range... [Winslow is] just as good at sprints as long distances, and can charm as well as chill" Sunday Times

"A master of thrills shows his range, and his bite . . . [Winslow is] a writer from whom others can learn the ropes." New York Times

'This set of novellas shows Winslow to be an author who has hit his prime' The Sunday Times

'Hugely enjoyable... satisfyingly complex. Acute in its observations, the collection demands to be savoured slowly: each of the six has a short word count, but a long reach. Just read.' i paper

'Chilling and compelling... told with great style, this is one of my favourite books of the year.' Daily Mail

"Don Winslow, whose work includes a dozen of the finest crime novels written in the last 20 years, displays all of his strengths, including propulsive narration, compelling characters and a tight, staccato writing style" Associated Press

'Broken is a masterful collection from a writer at the peak of his powers.' Daily Express

"Winslow returns with a delicious serving of small plates. . . . A greatest-hits album but with all-new melodies: what could be sweeter?!" Kirkus

'In a golden era for crime fiction, Winslow has his own special lustre - the kind of author who gives books a good name.' Big Issue

Praise for Don Winslow:

'A huge, immersive, violent, compassionate read' Ian Rankin

'Brutal and brilliant, this is crime's Game of Thrones' Sun

'One of the great literary achievements of the century so far ... Winslow's work is witty and thrilling as well as righteous' Sunday Independent

'Horrifying and insanely gripping ... such crime writing deserves nothing less than a Pulitzer Prize' Evening Standard

'The [Cartel] trilogy is one of the great literary achievements of the century ... Winslow's works is witty and thrilling as well as righteous' Daily Telegraph

O autorze

Don Winslow is the author of nineteen acclaimed, award-winning, international bestsellers - including the No. 1 international bestseller The Cartel, winner of the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, The Power of the Dog, Savages, and The Winter of Frankie Machine - several of which have been made into movies or are in development. A former investigator, anti-terrorist trainer, and trial consultant, Winslow lives in Southern California.