Let It Bleed Audiobook

" My first Ian Rankin book, and it won't be my last. Very absorbing tale of corruption and crime in Edinburgh. It's a familiar "cop who can't stop asking dangerous questions" kind of book, but it's incredibly well done, smart and believable. "

" Not my favorite, but interesting. Still, I love Rebus. "

" Solid police procedural, at times it relied a bit much on the usual cliches (inspector gets too close to a dangerous truth, gets suspended, continues investigating, etc). Despite that it was still a pleasurable read and I would read more by Rankin. I liked the way that the Rolling Stones were referenced throughout and the ending was not predictable or cliched, instead it came down to a moral dilemma of sorts, where the lines between right and wrong were not so clear cut. Hope that doesn't give too much away! "

" Only Rebus could get suspended and end up with the offer of promotion! "

" Rankin is usually so much better. "

" As usual, this was well-written, great characterizations as Inspector Rebus works amongst the Scottish bureaucrats to uncover a convoluted scheme. Overall, an enjoyable installment in the series. "

" I actually enjoyed this book. I have previously read Beggars Banquet, a collection of short stories, but not really enjoyed it, so I am not even sure why I picked up this Rebus book. But I was pleasantly surprised, it was fine. "

" Ich kann es nur immer wieder sagen - Rankin wird von Buch zu Buch besser! "

" I'm finding that I'm not much of a Rebus fan. Too obsessed and too lucky. "

" Another excellent Rebus novel, this one quite political. I absolutely love these books and find them almost impossible to put down, great writing, great characters, great pace... Thank you Ian Rankin! "

" Ian Rankin wears the crown as a writer of mystery. I've read all of his books, everyone a knockout. Unfortunately, no new ones have surfaced yet. He's probably enjoying the fruit of success. "

" line item 8 or 9 in the Inspector Rebus Wallowing of 2008. i re-read Black & Blue last week(s) and FUCK YOU FOR NOT READING IT "

" An interesting who-done-it with a few twists. Not a great read but an easy one. "

" An old, reliable Rebus, filled with complications. "

" A bit too much politics in this one for me to really love it, though Scottish politics is a nice break from what we have to endure in the U.S. The story was a bit too complex to be tied up as neatly as it was for my taste as well. Still, a fun read. "

" Another enjoyable entry in this series. Rebus can sometimes be a bit wearing and the plot became mired down in conspiracies but everything came together in a nicely done ending. "

" Loved it. Shamelessly love crime fiction. "

" I definitely prefer the later books in the series. "

" This is the first Rebus novel I've read - I selected it at random from the list. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rankin has a clear, direct style and imbues his lead character with sardonic humour. The plot was intriguing and the Edinburgh setting evocative. "

" Favorite book of the series, mainly for all the meditations on the rolling stones. "

" Rebus investigates suicides that lead him to crooked politicians. And, of course, his job is threatened and he goes on a drinking binge. Still love the guy. "

" Read this one after Rebus #8 which was excellent. Some good background for the character development in the next novel. "

" Page turner. Grand opening scenes with a high speed car accident and two suicides. Then it settles into a more corporate trap, but still compelling. "

" Ya gotta love a crusty old detective who knows his Rock n Roll! "

" Another perfectly splendid Rebus novel. You want a good series set in Edinburgh? A good cop with issues? A trusty set of sidekicks? This is a good one but start with Knots and Crosses (1987) if you want to go chronologically. "

" What can I say? I truly enjoy these mysteries, because I can't see what is coming around the corner. "

" This is the 7th book by the author with inspector Rebus as hero. The inspector is a great character and the story has some complex twists. Well worth reading. Some of the Scottish English slang left me puzzled at times. I'll read some more from this author who was new to me. "

" I definitely prefer the later books in the series. "

" Having really enjoyed previous Rebus novels, this one was a slight disappointment. Still very readable but tended to get bogged down in parts. Rebus is a great character and I will continue to read this series. "

" An old, reliable Rebus, filled with complications. "

" the guy is a rock StaR ! "

" Rebus is such a man's man detective- completely rough around the edges and addicted to work. It was an entertaining read. "

" Politics isn't really my thing but I anjoyed this Rebus book - as always "

" Only Rebus could get suspended and end up with the offer of promotion! "

" This is more like it! Rebus in his stomping ground and embroiled in politics. Wonderful characterisation. "