Dec 24, 2022idthorne rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Whites is yet another example of Richard Price's (AKA Harry Brandt) extraordinarily wonderful writing. The plot is strong, the characters are vivid, the language is tough and measured...it is outstanding for its genre. It took me a…
Dec 15, 2015lukasevansherman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Somewhat confusingly this is novelist Richard Price ("Clockers," "Lush Life") writing as Harry Brandt. I'm not sure the point of having a pen name if you tell everyone who have a pen name. Anyway, this is a tough, gritty cop thriller that…
I was very disappointed, book failed to capture my imagination. "Whites" fell flat because: (1) Richard Price's sensibilities are stuck in the 90's; (2) story and characters are incomplete and vague; and (3) I couldn't tell if the book…
Aug 02, 2015nannerl rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
An interesting plot with a satisfying end, and it shows the human moral struggle in the grey area between right and wrong, and how far loyalty should go. Lots of New York and police jargon, which I guess was an important aspect of telling…
Jun 10, 2015megaculpa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Price is a master and he's at the top of his game in The Whites. The characters are so distinctive and well drawn that reading the novel is like living and working with them. Several intersecting stories, as well, so readers are advised…
Apr 27, 2015looper46 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is the crime novel to read. Strong drama,great characters. Rates right up there with his masterpiece,"Clockers". One of America's great crime novelist, better than James Ellroy, who I really like. Read it, won't be disappointed.
Mar 31, 2015nionoff rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent police procedural with lots of dark humor reminiscent of early Joseph Wambaugh LAPD novels. This involves the NYPD. Well written, good story, highly recommended.
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The Whites