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All the Flowers Are Dying (Matthew Scudder Mysteries) (Hardcover)

by Lawrence Block (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Company (Mar 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0060198311
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060198312
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 836,641 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Block never fails to deliver a compelling story." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Masterful Murderer Seeks Scudder's Skin, 2 Aug 2005
By Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All The Flowers Are Dying (Hardcover)
The first half of All the Flowers Are Dying contains a portrait of one of the most diabolical and disgusting mass murderers I've encountered in detective fiction. I felt both sick and off balance as I read several of the most horrific parts of this memorable tale about infamy. I attribute my reaction to the power of Mr. Block's imagination and writing.

In the second half of the book, Matt Scudder comes across the murderer's trail and the two find themselves on a path of irresistible confrontation. It's in this section of the book that some disappointments exist for the reader.

Matt proves to be too good at what he does. The unstoppable murderer is foiled at each turn much too easily for the suspense to build properly. Also, Matt continues to draw further and further away from his early roots in alcohol, slatternly living and tough moral choices. As a result, the grit continues to escape from the series to be replaced with talcum powder. Eventually, the talcum powder seems destined to become baby oil.

But I strongly recommend that you read the book for its remarkable first half. It's better to read a brilliant half of a book with a less strong ending . . . than to never read any brilliant writing at all.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a real cracker!, 27 Oct 2005
This review is from: All The Flowers Are Dying (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.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Block does it again, 21 Jun 2005
This review is from: All The Flowers Are Dying (Hardcover)
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. Block has used a new technique this time around to tell the story from the killer's point of view (sort of) and it works very well and is chilling in parts. Highly recommended.
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