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Liked It “A startling non fiction novel in both content and execution. It takes a bleak humanist look at the world of law enforcement and the crime that feeds it introducing us to a string of tenuously linked tragedies with little hope for change yet somehow it is a gripping read, it is an enjoyable read....” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A startling non fiction novel in both content and execution. It takes a bleak humanist look at the world of law enforcement and the crime that feeds it introducing us to a string of tenuously linked tragedies with little hope for change yet somehow it is a gripping read, it is an enjoyable read. The real life men and women of Baltimore's police department are all incredibly interesting characters and tackle their vicious vocation with such humour and vigour that it's hard not to be drawn in with them.
Luke R wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As clear and as compelling a look at the human condition as the series it spawned to unparalleled success”
“Fantastic insight into the workings of a major Homicide dept. Author's notes at the end are equally fascinating.”
rnnbrwn wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very well written and engrossing account of David Simon's experience of one year with the Baltimore homocide squad.
Beth wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is the book Homocide: Life on the Streets and The Wire are based on. ”
“He is the writer behind 'The Wire'. One of the best thing to be shown on TV. I look forward to reading his new novel. ”
Marwan m wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my all time favorites. I am very nostalgic for the time I spent reading this book... All was right with the world. I love David Simon, the creator of the Wire, and this book provides a lot of anecdotes that he would use in that series. I love this book.”
Dan G wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Papa Ray's”
Brian J wrote this review Wednesday, June 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Also great book. ”
Jonathan D wrote this review Wednesday, June 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent true crime! great book on the reality of big city police work.”
Sarah M wrote this review Monday, April 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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The Literary Hammer wrote this review Saturday, January 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
One of my favorite non-fiction books. I read this book in 2 days and basically could NOT put it down. Simon is a terrific writer who mixes a reporter's accurate and clear journalistic style with a highly entertaining, creative, and dramatic writing voice. The subject is engaging in the way of all true-crime and real-life drama and handled by Simon in a very intelligent, well-researched manner. An EXCELLENT BOOK! If you like CSI, true-crime, or police detective stories, then you will definitely enjoy "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets." ”
“A massive tome detailing a year in the life of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide division, I read it in one day. If you're a fan of The Wire, Homicide will be well-worn ground, but still well worth reading.”
Paul wrote this review Monday, August 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
