Thursday, November 16, 2023

William McIlvaney - Laidlaw



Solid piece of so called 'Tartan Noir', crime novels set in Scotland, although they are anything but noir novels, but mostly police procedurals. Laidlaw is funny protagonist who often carry investigation in his own way, and in these case of killing young girl he proves quite capable. Seedy atmosphere of depressing Scotlands and every kind of urban decay is very appealing so you should check this crime novel.

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