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Praise for Broken Skin:
‘Compelling reading … a tribute to MacBride’s storytelling skill’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Grim, gritty and great fun’ Daily Sport
Praise for Stuart MacBride:
‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham
‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid
‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James
Mark Billingham
`Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is
crime fiction of the highest order by a writer whose dark star is most
definitely on the rise.'
crime fiction of the highest order by a writer whose dark star is most
definitely on the rise.'
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the third book in the series, and MacBride is really getting into his stride now. Some of the things that irritated me about the previous two have gone - notably the poor descriptions of the city, and some of the wackier character traits have been toned down - and the things that have kept me reading this series - the taut plotting, realistic characterisation and black humour - are even better than before.
This one is also an improvement on the others in that there is more social commentary - the power of celebrity and the glitter around footballers comes in for a bit of a satirical poke - even though these days, Aberdeen FC are no great shakes (losing 5-1 to Celtic today, at Pittodrie. Oh for the days of European Cup glory under Alex Ferguson ...)
I hope that the series continues to improve, as I'd like to see Aberdeen on the literary tourist trail!
PS Yes, it is as wet and cold in Aberdeen as it appears in the novel, it isn't literary licence for atmosphere!
This one is also an improvement on the others in that there is more social commentary - the power of celebrity and the glitter around footballers comes in for a bit of a satirical poke - even though these days, Aberdeen FC are no great shakes (losing 5-1 to Celtic today, at Pittodrie. Oh for the days of European Cup glory under Alex Ferguson ...)
I hope that the series continues to improve, as I'd like to see Aberdeen on the literary tourist trail!
PS Yes, it is as wet and cold in Aberdeen as it appears in the novel, it isn't literary licence for atmosphere!
98 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
No doubt about it Stuart MacBride is here to stay. Broken Skin is the third in the series of DS Logan "Lazarus" McRae set in Aberdeen
Having read the first two novels Cold Granite and Dying Light I was looking forward to this and it doesn't disappoint. I do think though with so many characters and back stories from the previous books, that newcomers to MacBride would benefit enormously from reading the books in sequence.
Like other reviewers have mentioned the best character is the chain smoking DI Steel and after her being a minor role in the first book she is now front and centre with Logan and this book is better for that.
As usual their isn't just one case to solve, a serial rapist and a murder that looks like BDSM gone wrong or is it ? Easy to get sucked into this book after only a couple of chapters after 60 pages I couldn't believe how much had already happened. I think there's enough plot and twists that at no point did I feel the story slowed down.
No question in my mind that we will see Logan on our TV screens very soon mind you who ever decides to film it is going to have to buy a huge rain machine.
With Rebus due to retire next year MacBride has surely created his successor
Having read the first two novels Cold Granite and Dying Light I was looking forward to this and it doesn't disappoint. I do think though with so many characters and back stories from the previous books, that newcomers to MacBride would benefit enormously from reading the books in sequence.
Like other reviewers have mentioned the best character is the chain smoking DI Steel and after her being a minor role in the first book she is now front and centre with Logan and this book is better for that.
As usual their isn't just one case to solve, a serial rapist and a murder that looks like BDSM gone wrong or is it ? Easy to get sucked into this book after only a couple of chapters after 60 pages I couldn't believe how much had already happened. I think there's enough plot and twists that at no point did I feel the story slowed down.
No question in my mind that we will see Logan on our TV screens very soon mind you who ever decides to film it is going to have to buy a huge rain machine.
With Rebus due to retire next year MacBride has surely created his successor
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
MacBride can not get better than this.
I would strongly advise if you have not sampled the series that you start with the first and read on.
Herein we have the same old characters in all their glory. DI Steele excels better than ever before. DI Insch grumbles and chews his way through 600 pages.
There are numerous plots which twist and turn, but the humour is over the top. MacBride is Rebus and Terry Pratchett all in one. He takes serious topics and with outstanding, realistic characters and more than its fair share of laughter, makes a thoroughly readable book which is impossible to put down.
Seriously looking forward to number 4 in the series.
Keep them coming Mr MacBride before I start to go through withdrawal.
I would strongly advise if you have not sampled the series that you start with the first and read on.
Herein we have the same old characters in all their glory. DI Steele excels better than ever before. DI Insch grumbles and chews his way through 600 pages.
There are numerous plots which twist and turn, but the humour is over the top. MacBride is Rebus and Terry Pratchett all in one. He takes serious topics and with outstanding, realistic characters and more than its fair share of laughter, makes a thoroughly readable book which is impossible to put down.
Seriously looking forward to number 4 in the series.
Keep them coming Mr MacBride before I start to go through withdrawal.
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Crime Thrillers
Excellent purchase these are great books if you're a fan of crime thrillers, well written and fab stories. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Pammy F
Fantastic
Another brilliant book by Stuart Macbride. Definitely a page turner, he knows how to get the right mix of thrilling crime stories with hilarious sarcasm.
Published 16 days ago by Miranda
couldn't put it down
This is the perfect crime novel for me - fast,multiple plots,humour thrown in and great descriptions of the characters and the city. Read more
Published 27 days ago by box-set crazy
The Best One Yet!
So far I have read, Cold Granite and Dying Light of the Stuart MacBride books and so far I haven't been disappointed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Martin Giles
Excellent
Really enjoyed the first book, so decided to but the 2nd and this was just as good if not better, well written and keeps you in suspense, couldn't put it down, read it within 3... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Antzd
LOVED IT ALL THE WAY, BUT..
OK, HAVE NOW READ THREE OF STUART'S BOOKS ON ABERDEEN AND I LOVED THEM ALL THIS WAS WAS GREAT HAD ME LOL AT CERTAIN BITS AND AGAIN WE HAVE NOT JUST ONE CRIME GOING ON, THE ONLY... Read more
Published 13 months ago by ginariva
DI Steel is not at home...
First of all these books are gory, gruesome, and graphically descriptive. They contain a lot of swearing and they are incredibly funny - yes funny. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Green Book Addict Librarian
Rip roaring read
This is the third book in the Logan MacRae series and I have read them in order. I agree with others who say that it's his best so far. Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Birkmyre
broken skin
Stuart Macbride is the only author I know who can write about a muder, rape etc. but at the same time his characters have a funny sence of humour, even when the plot is so vivid. Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by Mrssjburkinshaw
2nd hand book but good as new
I was a little apprehensive about buying a 2nd hand book online. Especially as it was advertised for such a bargain price. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by D. J. Donnelly
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