- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Scorpion Press; Limited edition edition (24 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1873567693
- ISBN-13: 978-1873567692
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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"The return of one of my favourite fictional PIs.. when I finished the book, I put it down, poured a scotch and toasted Lawrence Block's talent." (Ali Karim Deadly Pleasures and Shots! magazines )
"Block never fails to deliver a compelling story." (www.tangledweb.co.uk )
"Block's refusal to prettify crime is a brave choice, and of a piece with the emotional honesty that pervades this witty novel." (DAILY TELEGRAPH, 18 June )
"A writer you can depend on to provide a literate and entertaining read. Block tightens the tension... there are a number of mind-numbing shocks along the way." (Vincent Banville IRISH TIMES, 9 July )
"The prolific Block couldn't write a bad book if his life depended on it -- and the Scudder novels are his best." (THE HERALD (Glasgow), 23 July ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"Block never fails to deliver a compelling story." (www.tangledweb.co.uk )
"Block's refusal to prettify crime is a brave choice, and of a piece with the emotional honesty that pervades this witty novel." (DAILY TELEGRAPH, 18 June )
"A writer you can depend on to provide a literate and entertaining read. Block tightens the tension... there are a number of mind-numbing shocks along the way." (Vincent Banville IRISH TIMES, 9 July )
"The prolific Block couldn't write a bad book if his life depended on it -- and the Scudder novels are his best." (THE HERALD (Glasgow), 23 July ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Block is a master of crime and suspense. The "bad guy" in this well crafted thriller makes Hannibal seem positively civilised. Matt Scudder, Eileen and TJ are like the reader's old friends, similar to the guys in the 87th Precinct depicted by Block's mate Ed Mcbain. For those of us who know and love NYC there is the added bonus of seeing the city come alive on every page. Very tempted to award 5 stars, a great read, thoroughly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am not going to write a review specifically about "All the Flowers are Dying", because Lawrence Block is too prolific a writer to be judged on just one book. Block has written several series of books and about a million short stories and for me, the Matt Scudder novels are his best. This is a totally believable character. One who has been up against the odds and down in the gutter but who has pulled through. By no means an Angel, if he needs to kill someone then they end up dead, but also by no means a bad guy, those he kills deserve it.
Either Lawrence Block is a sober alcoholic himself or is a superb researcher for this very complex moral yet amoral character rings true as a bell. It's not just a character study though, the stories are great too. Deserves far more recognition than he gets.
Either Lawrence Block is a sober alcoholic himself or is a superb researcher for this very complex moral yet amoral character rings true as a bell. It's not just a character study though, the stories are great too. Deserves far more recognition than he gets.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While there's much in this book to appreciate, Block is slipping into the zone experienced by too many series writers - he's repeating himself, this time even using the same opponent for Scudder. Depressingly, the novel attempts to make up for repetitions by cranking up the 'yuck' scale. I found it a major disappointment, continuing the deterioration of the last couple of books in this series. Given the quality of earlier Scudder, a real pity.
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I have been a fan of Block's works for many years and this, his latest Scudder novel, does not disappoint. All the main charcters are there. Read more
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