Savages
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
302
Novel • Fiction
Southern California • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
In Savages by Don Winslow, individuals navigate the dangerous world of drug trafficking in Southern California. The story follows two best friends and their shared partner as they confront a violent Mexican cartel. Themes of loyalty, friendship, and survival are explored against a backdrop of crime and intense personal conflict.
Gritty
Dark
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Unnerving
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Don Winslow's Savages is lauded for its brisk pacing and edgy narrative style, capturing readers with a vivid portrayal of the drug world. The characters are compelling and complex, drawing both empathy and revulsion. However, some critics find the violence excessive and the plot occasionally veers into implausibility. Overall, it's an engaging, if gritty, ride through a dark underworld.
A reader who enjoys Savages by Don Winslow likely appreciates fast-paced, gritty thrillers with dark humor and moral complexity. Fans of Elmore Leonard's works or No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy may find similar enjoyment in its intense storytelling and exploration of crime and loyalty.
23,886 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
302
Novel • Fiction
Southern California • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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