Red on Red: A Novel Audiobook

" This is a solidly written novel based on a NYC police detective. For awhile it seemed as if everyone around him was going to die or experience something horrible, but by the end his luck appeared to have changed. I really enjoyed the evolution of the main character as well as his relationship with his partner. I think I may have to go back and read Conlon's first book as well. "

" I can't read this book. I enjoyed Edward Conlon's first book Blue Blood about being a NYC detective, but I can't get through this one. It's the best example of overwriting that I've ever seen. Conlon doesn't know when to stop with a description or a scene or anything. He uses a lot of commas and slows down the pace of the book with excessive words. Stop, Conlon! I think the characters will be interesting and the plot (well, he kinda hasn't gotten to the main plot yet) seems interesting but I can't keep my interest focused. This isn't the type of book to skim through so I can't do that just to get to the meat of the book. I'm giving up and returning it so I can move onto the many other good books I still have to read. "

" This is a good beach read if you like Joseph Wambaugh without the humor. It is written by a real detective, is very psychological and you have to read every paragraph carefully to understand what just happened. I would have given it a 4 except for the daily mundane police bordom and depression that seeps into the story that makes the book seem longer than it is. For this genre, it is pretty good. "

" Funny, sad, philosophical. Some good info on the etymology of certain words. I have the feeling that Ed Conlon really is Det. Mehan. "

" For the first time in years, I couldn't bring myself to finish a book. I thought I would like this as an aid, law and order, csi, bones fan. However, this is much more masculine and seems to revolve around the pretty feeble male characters. I didn't like, understand or even want to get to know these guys........ Had to put it away forever. "

" I've read a number of crime novels set in Norway and Sweden, so the New York City setting seemed foreign to me. The story is exciting, the main characters are believable, and the action and setting seems authentic. I would read more books by Conlon. "

" The book was a compilation of thoughts and feelings of the characters. There really wasn't much of a story, no surprise ending, no nail biting excitement. I became quite bored about three quarters of the way through the book and had to force myself to finish reading. "

" Bleak. Not what we see on Law and Order by any means. "

" This is more about two cops, their relationship with each other and their relationships with other cops, wives, victims, perps, than it is a straight-up mystery. And it was wonderfully done overall. I look forward to reading more by this author. "

" Could not finish it. I was almost 200 pages into the book and nothing interesting was happening. When the same EMS crew showed up at the third crime scene in as many days, I was done with it. "

" It's not surprise to learn the writer was or is a cop. Quite a gripping read, though long and dense. "

" Very much enjoyed this book, its a crime novel that is more about the shades of gray in the relationship between the two detectives, as well as legal shades of gray, than it is about the crime aspect. "

" I'm surprised to say that I loved this book. It feels as real and as intimate as I imagine a cop/detective novel could ever manage. It's early in the year, but Esposito's going to be tough to dislodge from my "favorite literary character of the year" award. I didn't read Blue Blood, but I will. "

" The book started a little slow for me, but I quickly warmed to Nick and Espo. The pace is slower than other crime novels, but the relationship between the two cops is riveting. Really enjoyed it and will read Conlon's memoir Blue Blood. "

" This modern day New York City police procedural about two partners (one of whom is spying on the other for IAD)has a lot of psychological introspection as everyone works through their days. "

" Conlon brought the same wit and authenticity to this novel as he did in his memoir. I'm not a huge fan of detective books, where the plot lines a formulaic and absurd. Conlon is refreshing in that the characters and story felt real. A good read. "

" This modern day New York City police procedural about two partners (one of whom is spying on the other for IAD)has a lot of psychological introspection as everyone works through their days. "

" I would have given it 4 stars but the ending didn't feel finished. "

" This author is known for his non=fiction. But his departure into fiction will bring him acolades of the highest quality. This would also make a great readers choice material. "

" Funny, sad, philosophical. Some good info on the etymology of certain words. I have the feeling that Ed Conlon really is Det. Mehan. "

" Bleak. Not what we see on Law and Order by any means. "