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'Pungent, edgy, visceral ... as good a snapshot of the state of the modern British crime novel as you're likely to encounter ... Creed's writing gods, self-evidently, are the tough Americans George Pelecanos and James Ellroy [and...] The Wire's David Simon.' --Independent, Barry Forshaw
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'Creed writes with a gritty realism that doesn't let go. It keeps you transfixed right up to the nail-biting climax.'
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I must be doing something wrong - I opened up the page to review "Suffer the children" expecting to see a few 4 and 5 star reviews but, to my amazement, I find that very few people like the book !!
Oh well - it would be boring if everyone liked the same things I guess.
I enjoyed this - yes there are plenty of similarities with other crime novelists but, let's face it, it is a very crowded genre and there are not too many different twists on a plot line such as this. But that doesn't make it a bad book in my eyes. The writing is taut and graphic (sometimes perhaps too graphic for some sensitive souls) and, yes, the characters are fairly standard - "damaged" cop is hunting down a vigilante killer who is targetting paedophiles who were never brought to justice. However Adam Creed's writing is extremely entertaining - there are some nice touches with the dialogue and I think the characters are quite well drawn. I read a fair bit of crime fiction and I feel that this book is light years up on, say, Martina Cole whose books seem to be written to a formula even including much of the same vocabulary in each book.
My one criticism of the book is that it all seems to be a bit "crowded" but perhaps that was the impression Mr Creed was trying to acheive. The book is part of a series and I am certain that any loose plot lines will be gathered together in later books.
It is also nice to read books about a city with which one is familiar - and Mr Creed's depiction of a London suffering through a heat wave is well done indeed (especially as London at the moment is so hot).
On the whole I found DI Staffe a likeable well drawn character and I have no hesitation in giving 4 stars. I will be looking out for subsequent novels.
Oh well - it would be boring if everyone liked the same things I guess.
I enjoyed this - yes there are plenty of similarities with other crime novelists but, let's face it, it is a very crowded genre and there are not too many different twists on a plot line such as this. But that doesn't make it a bad book in my eyes. The writing is taut and graphic (sometimes perhaps too graphic for some sensitive souls) and, yes, the characters are fairly standard - "damaged" cop is hunting down a vigilante killer who is targetting paedophiles who were never brought to justice. However Adam Creed's writing is extremely entertaining - there are some nice touches with the dialogue and I think the characters are quite well drawn. I read a fair bit of crime fiction and I feel that this book is light years up on, say, Martina Cole whose books seem to be written to a formula even including much of the same vocabulary in each book.
My one criticism of the book is that it all seems to be a bit "crowded" but perhaps that was the impression Mr Creed was trying to acheive. The book is part of a series and I am certain that any loose plot lines will be gathered together in later books.
It is also nice to read books about a city with which one is familiar - and Mr Creed's depiction of a London suffering through a heat wave is well done indeed (especially as London at the moment is so hot).
On the whole I found DI Staffe a likeable well drawn character and I have no hesitation in giving 4 stars. I will be looking out for subsequent novels.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a simple man at heart, so half way thorugh this book I was flailing around, trying to keep up with the array of characters and plot lines. I even contemplated giving up, despite the strong storyline, but I decided to push on to the end. And it was worth it, although it's never an easy read.
The characters are fairly standard crime fare, what with the damaged policeman who's always in conflict with those around him, but when you get to grips with what the hell is going on and who's doing what to who, then things move on apace. Mr Creed is particularly good at writing dialogue, and some of the exchanges are delightful.
It does veer towards the extremely graphic (not surprising when you consider the basic plot is about a vigilante hunting, torturing and killing suspected paedophiles), so it's not for everyone. However, I'll be happy to look out for future books by the author.
The characters are fairly standard crime fare, what with the damaged policeman who's always in conflict with those around him, but when you get to grips with what the hell is going on and who's doing what to who, then things move on apace. Mr Creed is particularly good at writing dialogue, and some of the exchanges are delightful.
It does veer towards the extremely graphic (not surprising when you consider the basic plot is about a vigilante hunting, torturing and killing suspected paedophiles), so it's not for everyone. However, I'll be happy to look out for future books by the author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can only echo the majority of reviewers. It's not bad but not Rankin or so many others.
There is so much plot crammed in that it's distracting. I don't mind the odd bit of angst in my coppers but this lot take things to the limit.
I read it in a day skimming some pages as I'd started to lose interest by halfway and I never regard that as a good sign.
Staffe has potential so who knows I may try another some time when the memory of this one's faded.
There is so much plot crammed in that it's distracting. I don't mind the odd bit of angst in my coppers but this lot take things to the limit.
I read it in a day skimming some pages as I'd started to lose interest by halfway and I never regard that as a good sign.
Staffe has potential so who knows I may try another some time when the memory of this one's faded.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not for me
A new name in a crowded genre, Creed will have to do better than this is he is to survive. Derivative, violent and graphic, at times this is a difficult read, although to be fair... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andy Edwards
If only....Mr Creed lacks credibility.
I was sort of getting on with this, nearing the end, thinking ok so it's an average read - no where near as gripping as Ian Rankin by the way - when the "suicide clause" is thrown... Read more
Published 17 months ago by andy furkins
Another great British police thriller
I enjoyed this book, quite gritty police story and a horrible theme but I liked the characters and would be interested in seeing how they develop. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Louiseog
overwrought, over plotted, underwhelmed...
I was looking forward to reading this new author as I have had two days in which to just sit and read a book from cover to cover - luxury. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2010 by D. Cameron
Don't throw away your receipt
This book comes with the offer of a refund if you don't find it as good as Rankin as long as you've got your receipt. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by M. Considine
Couldn't put it down
I couldn't put this book down once I got into it. Yes, the subject matter was controversial and I agree that the author tended to switch back and forth a bit with the characters. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Chelsea Cool
A Great Crime Thriller
This is a great crime thriller with a good pace and nice characterisation of all the key players.
I confess to being interested in it for the way in which it promised to... Read more
I confess to being interested in it for the way in which it promised to... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Lark
Suffer indeed.
Adam Creed's, 'Suffer the Children', was a great disappointment. Creed's style of writing is fragmented and awkward. The story is packed with cliche, e.g. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by R. Grinney
Not a bad read
I love reading crime books so unlike other reviews I am not put off by the subject matter. The only thing that I didn't really like about this book is the weird third person... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by A. Douglas
suffer the children
after reading the reviews for this i was a bit hesitant in starting it. i picked it up in tescos as i had finished the book i was reading and wanted something to tide me over til... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2009 by big al
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