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A Walk Among the Tombstones

Lawrence Block
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A Walk Among the Tombstones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Lawrence Block

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Walk Among the Tombstones, Lawrence Block presents a gripping crime novel featuring Matt Scudder, a private investigator hired to solve a kidnapping case involving a drug dealer's wife. Set in New York, Scudder navigates the criminal underworld, uncovering dark secrets and confronting challenges as he delves deeper into the investigation.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

8,992 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block is praised for its gripping narrative and well-developed protagonist, Matt Scudder. Readers appreciate the tense, atmospheric mystery and realistic dialogue. However, some find the pacing uneven and the violence unsettling. Overall, it's a compelling read for crime fiction enthusiasts who appreciate gritty storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Walk Among the Tombstones?

Fans of gritty crime thrillers with complex characters will enjoy A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block. Similar to works like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl, this novel appeals to those who appreciate dark, suspenseful narratives with morally ambiguous protagonists.

4.1

8,992 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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