Great Jack Taylor debut, love all the name checks ( )

I want to be clear up front. This book is not going to be for everyone. It is bleak. It isn't really much of a mystery. It doesn't follow conventional writing rules. You might not like the main character. You probably shouldn't like the main character. If you find yourself reading it and wondering why. Stop, walk away and find yourself another novel.

If, however, you are like me and the writing catches you immediately. If Taylor despite all his flaws and heartbreak speaks to you. If the writing style seems to crackle in your brain. Keep reading because you are in for a treat.

I actually found Bruen's writing style a little off putting in The White Trilogy. Enough that I had never gone back but I decided I was going to watch the TV show this summer and before I did I should give the book a shot. I am glad I did. I have immediately moved onto the next in the series. ( )

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read this and loved it anew.

3.7 ( )

I didn't know this was a book series, I saw the cover and it looked intriguing.
The author can sure write. It is a little heavy on Irish slang, but the story was so easy to get into.
Not really a mystery, but the writing is amazing.
I look forward to continuing reading the other books in the series. ( )