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Crime (Paperback)

by Irvine Welsh (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd (3 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0224080539
  • ISBN-13: 978-0224080538
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,085 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Times, Doug Johnstone

'"Crime" is by some distance Welsh's most restrained and thoughtful work...Welsh's take is surprisingly considered and compassionate'.


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"One for readers with strong stomachs but soft hearts"
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, 16 Jul 2008
By Berkeley A. King (Piedmont, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crime (Hardcover)
Welsh has never let me down with a novel or short story, and he kept up the great work here. Any other author right now that seems to be putting out a lot of work has chucked out glorified novellas and called them novels. I really can't say a single bad thing about this book. It is a true mature novel. The character development was great. The writing itself was brilliant. Welsh created scenes that made you feel exactly how he wanted you to. If you want Trainspotting part 47 or Filth part 2 don't bother with this because it is completely different. I am not a guy who gives you the entire synopsis in a review, all I can say is that if you want a great, great book to spend some uncomfortable time with, this is one to get.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised at the negativity, to be honest....., 30 Aug 2008
By S. BELL (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I have to say that I was rather surprised to see the less than complementary reviews about this book. Yes, perhaps it is a departure from his normal writings, but this novel retains enough of Mr Welsh's innovative style and dark humour to leave fans satisfied. I thought it was an excellent novel that shows maturity and hope for more, and quickly. Actually, what I would really like to read is a prequel to "Filth", so if you don't mind....
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, shoddy and out of his depth, 21 Jul 2008
I was very disappointed with 'Crime.' Welsh has been off the boil for a while now, and I was hoping 'Crime' might be a return to form. The novel starts promisingly enough, but one soon senses Welsh is out of his depth in attempting both the Florida setting and the serious theme of child abuse. The real failure is the character of Tianna - the abused child screwed up copper Ray Lennox tries to save - she was wholly unbelievable and I was never convinced by her friendship with Lennox. Most of the dialogue between this couple was totally unconvincing - one sensed Welsh was really struggling with his subject. Likewise, the writing became increasingly sloppy, with a tendency to tell rather than show and an overall preferance for crude observations and generalisations. There were some promising moments, but 'Crime' has none of the black humour or gritty authenticity of Welsh's wonderful early work.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stuff
This is a great book, especially if you want to be entertained with a interesting story.
Published 23 days ago by Cormac Mac

5.0 out of 5 stars sprinkled with genius
it's funny the way that if an artist's first offering is groundbreaking,they spend the rest of their career trying to prove themselves to everyone over and over. Read more
Published 28 days ago by J. D. E. Nelson

4.0 out of 5 stars Welsh's most serious, mature novel...though not his magnum opus.
'Crime' is Welsh's 10th book, and his 7th novel, since his debut, 'Trainspotting', written in 1993.
Welsh has come a long way with 'Crime', from writing about heroin... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter M. Bryan

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have read in years - -
I had never read anything from Irvine Welsh before, so when I started this book I didn't really know what to expect. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Max

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, has Welsh lost his way?
As a fan of Irvine Welsh's older books this was really disappointing and weakly thrown together.
Published 2 months ago by M. Watt

4.0 out of 5 stars Yet another good read
Mr Welsh cannot really do wrong. All his books make for a great (if not slightly strange) read. This is by no means his best work but it is still worth a look.

Published 5 months ago by Campbell79

5.0 out of 5 stars another good un'
This is another wee gem from Irvine Welsh. i love irvine Welsh books and aws alwasy he has the ability to transport you into the book and create some images. Very gripping book.
Published 8 months ago by N. Morrison

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit and Miss but ultimately worth reading.
Irvine has produced an uncomfortable read this time. Crime is a book that makes you think and confront some issues you'd rather not know about. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Quality Reader

1.0 out of 5 stars Riding on past success
As an aspiring writer, I would be embarrassed if I wrote such drivel. In fact, I'm surprised anyone published it, except of course that Welsh's name sells rather better than his... Read more
Published 11 months ago by K. Russell

4.0 out of 5 stars intelligent, clever, witty, dark....blummin' good read


what amazes me about Mr Welsh is that his writing skills are so diverse, he can adapt to such a variety of writing styles and he does them to perfection... Read more
Published 12 months ago by rebecca moore

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