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'Edward Bunker is among the tiny band of American prisoner-writers whose work possesses integrity, craftmanship, and moral passion...an artist with a unique and compelling voice.' --William Styron
'Edward Bunker is a true original of American letters. His books are criminal classics: novels about criminals, written by an ex-criminal, from the unregenerately criminal viewpoint.' --James Ellroy
'At 40 Eddie Bunker was a hardened criminal with a substantial prison record. Twenty-five years later, he was hailed by his peers as America's greatest living crimewriter'
--The Independent
'Edward Bunker is a true original of American letters. His books are criminal classics: novels about criminals, written by an ex-criminal, from the unregenerately criminal viewpoint.' --James Ellroy
'At 40 Eddie Bunker was a hardened criminal with a substantial prison record. Twenty-five years later, he was hailed by his peers as America's greatest living crimewriter'
--The Independent
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A collection of previously unpublished short stories and writings uncovered amongst Eddie Bunker's papers after his death, and written, as James Ellroy says `by an ex-criminal, from the unregenerately criminal viewpoint...'
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The first Edward Bunker book I ever read was Animal Factory and I was mesmerised having never read crime literature so intense. It came as no surprise to discover that the author had a great deal of experience of both crime and prison, as it would be difficult to imagine how an author without such first hand knowledge could write so confidently. I immediately went on to buy other books by the same author and found every book to be intelligently written, full of insight, and with dramatic exciting storylines. Little Boy Blue stands out as literary genius.
After the author's death a book was discovered and published - Stark - and although it didn't show the same flair of the works published during his life it still stood head and shoulders above many other crime novels and was a more than welcome addition to the collection.
Along comes this collection of short stories, and it saddens me to admit I was rather disappointed by the content. The stories appear to be examples of Bunker practicing his writing skills, and judging by these stories they went a long way before reaching his published novels. The stories, though intelligently written and descriptive, just lack excitement, pace or meaning. We might learn a lot about prison life but at the end of some of the stories we are left thinking what was the point? Where was the actual story? Even as a fan there is little to recommend here, even from the title story, and its little wonder these works weren't published during Bunker's time on earth. The "discovery" of these papers should have remained unpublished - I imagine the author must have been aware of their existence, and theres a good reason he didn't want to see them put in print. As the title of the review suggests buy to complete the collection by all means, but after reading ensure you read his biography, Little Boy Blue, Animal Factory or No Beast So Fierce to remind yourself of what a fine writer he really was.
After the author's death a book was discovered and published - Stark - and although it didn't show the same flair of the works published during his life it still stood head and shoulders above many other crime novels and was a more than welcome addition to the collection.
Along comes this collection of short stories, and it saddens me to admit I was rather disappointed by the content. The stories appear to be examples of Bunker practicing his writing skills, and judging by these stories they went a long way before reaching his published novels. The stories, though intelligently written and descriptive, just lack excitement, pace or meaning. We might learn a lot about prison life but at the end of some of the stories we are left thinking what was the point? Where was the actual story? Even as a fan there is little to recommend here, even from the title story, and its little wonder these works weren't published during Bunker's time on earth. The "discovery" of these papers should have remained unpublished - I imagine the author must have been aware of their existence, and theres a good reason he didn't want to see them put in print. As the title of the review suggests buy to complete the collection by all means, but after reading ensure you read his biography, Little Boy Blue, Animal Factory or No Beast So Fierce to remind yourself of what a fine writer he really was.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Edward Bunker is a terrific writer and if you like crime fiction that is gritty and very realistic - well written and thought provoking, intense and easy to read narrative then Bunker is one of the very best, if not the best writer I have come across. This selection of short stories however is not amongst his best and I agree with N Thompson who says that this one really is for collectors despite the great book title. An ok read but miles off his best and in likelihood a selection of stories the author would never have published if he were alive. Check out Bunker but leave this book until last.
My personal favourite is Dog Eat Dog as a starter - but No Beast so Fierce and Little Boy Blue are phenomenal reads and rank amongst fans as his very best works.
My personal favourite is Dog Eat Dog as a starter - but No Beast so Fierce and Little Boy Blue are phenomenal reads and rank amongst fans as his very best works.
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