3.5
Screwed
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As a down-on-his-luck Irish bouncer at a seedy New Jersey bar, Daniel McEvoy succeeded in solving a bizarre string of murders—including that of the girl he loved—with the help of a motley crew of unlikely characters. But that wasn't the end of his troubles. Now, after being politely asked at gunpoint to deliver a package for a local gangster who blames McEvoy for his mother's death, he's dodging traps and eluding corrupt cops while also trying to locate a missing aunt with a serious drinking problem. If he doesn't develop one himself first . . .
"McEvoy's nicely evoked mix of Irish fatalism, resigned violence, and hilarity would make any story a winner; the cast of witty, quirky supporting characters and the pleasingly twisted story line are a bonus. Recommended for readers who enjoy the gritty crime and humor of Elmore Leonard and Michael Van Rooy." —
"Compared with that criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl, Dan McEvoy is a bungling idiot. But that's essentially the appeal of Eoin Colfer's first adult protagonist." —
"Entertaining . . . His terse, muscular prose makes even a car chase seem like a new idea." —
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3.5
“This book was a fever dream, so I’m glad I made it to the end. It took me 6 months to read the book. And I didn’t read the first book before.
I’m not a Fan of Eoin Colfers humor. Even in „Artemis Fowl“, it was sometimes to much for me.
The main character Dan McEvoy is unlikable. When he is scared, he copes with humor. He has to think about traumatic or absurd stories of his past, which he tries to make fun of to cope with them.
But Eoin Colfer is very good at describing people. All character are different and unique. And I think the book is well written. It is just not for me.
If you like ridiculous action comedies about gangster, this book could be for you.”
MemorableOriginalUnforgettable protagonistUnlikableAction-packedPredictable but satisfyingSatisfying conclusionUnrealisticForgettableLack of depthRealisticDenseDescriptiveEasy to readFunnyHard to followTakes getting used toAbuseChild abuseDeathDomestic violenceGriefMurderSexual assaultViolenceWar violence
“Loved it!
I want another!”
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