Strange Loyalties
Laidlaw Trilogy, Book 3
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Mark Bonnar
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When his brother dies stepping out in front of a car, Detective Jack Laidlaw is determined to find out what really happened.
With corrosive wit, Laidlaw relates an emotional quest through Glasgow's underworld, and into the past. He discovers as much about himself as the loved brother he has lost in a search that leads to a shattering climax.
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- Alistair Stobie
- 03-12-21
The Least Good
So unrelentingly dark. It felt like a 8 hour conversation with the a morose drunk.
As, ever brilliantly narrated. I preferred the previous books, leavened with some Glasgow wit
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- A
- 05-08-22
Quite the finale
Wow! What an ending to the Jack Laidlaw trilogy. Having listened to both the previous books in this series - enjoyable, but not outstanding - I'm so glad I continued to the third. Beautifully written and brilliantly read, this is a strong thriller with interesting characters, believable motivations and philosophical insight.
Would recommend.
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- Robert E.
- 22-01-20
Brilliant
A truly gripping story heart wrenchingly honest and written so beautifully and poetically that you want to stop listening regularly just to absorb the intensity and density of imagery within the writing. Some might describe it as grim and depressing, relieved only by the pepperings of dark Glaswegian humour, there were times when I felt this was the case but on reflection and having completed the book I understand the profound messages it conveys about our human state. I feel a better person for having read it.
The narration was perfect.
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- Mr M Durkin
- 05-10-21
Enjoyable end to the trilogy
The third part of the trilogy is a different fish, as Laidlaw investigates (unofficially) the death of his brother, which may or may not, have been suicide. Or were the usual cast of thugs and thieves responsible?
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- DavidM
- 15-01-23
A great story
You'll know what to expect with this if you've read the first 2. Bonnar is a great narrator.
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- Avid crime fiction reader
- 13-05-22
Excellently written and narrated
This audiobook was my introduction to the great William MacIllvanney. He takes description of a thought , person or scene beyond adjectives. Mark Bonnar was the perfect narrator and I wish he had been chosen to narrate all of his books.
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- greatasby
- 02-07-23
A masterclass in descriptive writing
William McIlvanney is a wonderful writer, he presents a masterclass in descriptive writing once again, enhanced by an excellent narrator. Read all three of his Laidlaw books and would recommend without hesitation.
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- Mahogany Gaspipes
- 02-05-23
Not as good as the previous two.
I found this overlong with too much introspection. it's still a good novel and I love Mark Bonnar's narration.
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- Wendy Gardner
- 27-06-23
Serious humour delivered superbly.
As ever with Mr Mcllvanney ,food for the mind.This book goes some way towards the understanding the complexity of relationships between siblings
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- Maggie M.
- 23-08-23
Loved it
Thus is my 1st McIlvaney book &I loved it. Jack Laidlaw is a very cerebral detective and a complex man. The icing on the cake for me was having Mark Bonnar as the narrater. (be still my beating heart) . Would highly recommend this book.
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