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The Red Road (2013)

by Denise Mina(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0316188514 (ISBN13: 9780316188517)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Little, Brown and Company

series

Alex Morrow

review 1: This is the first Denise Mina novel I've read. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, "The Red Road" features DI Alex (Alexandra) Morrow. It's part of what's been nicknamed the "Gritty Scottish Urban" mystery genre--think Ian Rankin, among others. Morrow becomes involved in several cases that seem on the surface to be totally unconnected, but end up tied together through personalities, attitudes, and history. One of Mina's major themes is that of the crooked cop, and even though Morrow refers several times to previous issues and not wanting to be "known" for outing these types of people, it happens again. (Booklist calls it the "too-familiar taint of corruption.") Perhaps I would have enjoyed this better if I'd been able to read it straight through (or within a couple of days). ... moreI found parts slow and confusing, while others were so gripping I didn't want to set the book down. Mina created a wide variety of characters, some fascinating and some repulsive, but overall there were too many to keep track of. So, a mixed reaction.
review 2: I listened to the excellent audio book version of the novel. Denise Mina paints a gritty picture of Glasgow as DI Alex Morrow struggles to discover the truth of crimes old and new. The plot is ingenious, and though it's sometimes a question of how-dunnit rather than who-dunnit it maintains the thrilling pace on almost every page. Kudos to the reader for her understandable Scottish accents and terrific expression in her voice as she reads. less

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