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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Graham Greene supposedly wrote Brighton Rock with the idea of it being made into a feature film, and it really does read like one. You can visualize it as a sort of film noir from the 1940s or 50s, like Sunset Boulevard, or High Sierra, or Double Indemnity, or Key Largo or The Treasure of the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Honestly, I really enjoyed reading this book. I could not put it down! this is a great book for anyone who likes the classic young gangster stories with murder, suspense, romance, mystery, and even comedy. I could read this again and again!”
Amy G wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pinky is a hard character to deal with in print, he is soul-less. Totally engaging book, and deserves 4.5 stars.”
Barry C wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Dark story of a disturbed young man and the young women he marries so that she cannot testify against him. ”
sandi w wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The writing is sublime but its hard to like any of the characters in the book and therefore one struggles to fall in love with it and even now I have never (thank God) met anyone as evil as Pinkie!!”
Anna B wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While the constant change of POVs in the same scene is a bit frustrating as it makes it difficult to really empaphise with a given character, the story and the characters are all three dimensional and reveal themselves in unexpected ways. Plus, it's set in Brighton!”
Nat JM wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this book because it was a prominent part of 'King Dork' and wanted to know more about it. I was not disappointed. It reminded me of J.D. Salinger, in a way. It also made some great points about how we choose to live our lives and about forgiveness. Good read.”
Reojames wrote this review Tuesday, December 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Haunted murderer tries to flee his destiny and ends up getting trapped. Engaging but frustrating read for me.”
muque and shylock tomes wrote this review Sunday, December 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hmmmm... explores good versus evil with religious undertones/conflicts. Liked it, didn't love it. Greene's frequent use of colons was a little distracting. ”
Suzanne W wrote this review Friday, July 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My favourite Grahame Green book (of the many that I've read so far). This psychotic, race-horse gangster yarn is one for anybody who wants a thriller with ideas. Protagonist/anti-hero Pinky - 17 year old gangster - struggles with the recent death of his mentor, the imminent dissolusion of his gang, the encroachment of superior gang leaders, his own overwhelming Catholic views, his new "wife" and all while trying to cover up the murder of a journalist who has the most horrifying self-righteous avenging angel hell-bent on Pinky's denouement. Beyond brilliant.”
Bhupash wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
