Nobody Move: A Novel Audiobook

" Really liked this - once I'd got into the dialogue. Not sure about the comparisons to Cormac McCarthy but well worth the read of this genre "

" Quick, fun read. Jesus' Son is still his best. "

" Fast-moving and enjoyable; loved the interactions between the very vivid characters. Let down somewhat by the ending, but will refrain from spoiling it. "

" It read like something you might find in Playboy (I've never read a novel by Johnson and it appears as if he is having fun while cashing in a well-deserved paycheck). It was a fun vacation read, and I appreciated the fact that the ending defied expectations. "

" Nope, don't read it, too much graphic violence...totally overrated! "

" Nobody Move is set in the same type of universe that Pulp Fiction is based in: no cops, cool cars, and crime. It's a terse story about various scumbags and what happens when they set their sights on 2.3 million dollars. The dialogue lacks punch. The action has an abrupt flow, but that's okay since violence tends to be sudden. I liked the characters, the whole motley crew is painted in as many shades of gray as a mile of sidewalk. Nobody Move has the ingredients to be a book I'd love, but, much like a drink that has the right ingredients but has been improperly mixed, it is lacking. "

" This was my first time reading Denis Johnson, which was probably a silly mistake considering the subject matter of the book, but I'd be willing to try again. His writing style is amazing but most of the genre homages were lost on me. "

" A well-written crime novel about the scum of the earth, quite a few of them, actually...what's not to love? Very noir, I was torn between three and four stars. Need a half of a star, people! "

" funny and grusome too! "

" The ultimate noir for post-noir literary America. Great dialogue, great characters, great filth. "

" The book slams its way into culture in noir style. On-the-edge characters you end up pulling for. "

" This is brisk and tight, but thin. Violent and brash and fun, but thin. "

" Quick read about a bunch of street smart lowlife wiseguys who are all trying top go after a $2.3 million haul. Gritty dialogue and a decent plotline that held my interest. "

" This is a stylishly noir crime novel. Johnson doesn't subvert the genre. He's embraces it without, merely paying homage. You can imagine the sly smile on his face as he typed out the draft. A reasonable plot, and lots of style. "

" I don't know if this is a good, bad or indifferent homage to Chandler/Hammett. On its own, it's fast, reasonably engaging read with semi-interesting characters, tho not my cup of blood. No "Tree of Smoke," indeed, but perhaps a bid for a better-paying screenplay gig. "

" If you like hard-boiled characters who are totally unlikeable and have no redeeming qualities, this is the book for you. The best thing I can say about it is that it was short. :) "

" i loved it, it reminded me of a Tarintino film it was short but sort of delivered a punch. "

" Solid page turning summer reading "

" The best Elmore Leonard novel ever! "

" I'm glad this book was short. "

" Fast read. Good though "

" I read this in a day . . . "

" I could never go under four stars when it comes to DJ. He's the man even when he's just messing around. "

" Fast paced and somewhat implausible but really fun "

" I don't know if this is a good, bad or indifferent homage to Chandler/Hammett. On its own, it's fast, reasonably engaging read with semi-interesting characters, tho not my cup of blood. No "Tree of Smoke," indeed, but perhaps a bid for a better-paying screenplay gig. "

" A good take on contemporary noir by an accomplished literary author. Good prose and atmosphere, but it didn't entirely click for me. Nothing I've read since Jesus' Son seems to live up to Johnson's full potential (including Tree of Smoke), but this is certainly worth a read. "

" I certainly liked this book more than "Tree Of Smoke", mainly because it is much shorter. But that is also a weakness-- this is more of an outline to a novel than a novel. Elmore Leonard and Dennis Lehane do it better, much better. "

" quick moving and you can read it in one sitting. nice change for johnson. "

" To me, this read like the first draft of a novel. Some interesting stuff, but sketchy. Some parts are confusing, also. "

" Strange to read a genre novel by Denis Johnson. I have no idea why he decided to write a pulp novel, but he handled it well, even if the ending wasn't as fully resolved as I would have liked. A minor diversion from a great writer. "

" This is a spare, well-crafted crime novel with great laconic dialogue, believably seedy characters, and a satisfying--although far from pat--resolution. "

" Best DJ I've received in a long time, and had to pull out the Brodart special vinyl to cover the bullet holes in this one. Otherwise, a fun and quick read. Willeford still rules in this format! "