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Savages

Don Winslow
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Savages

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Don Winslow

Savages

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern California • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

23,886 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Savages?

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.

4.0

23,886 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern California • 2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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