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Author: Joseph Wambaugh
Who else but Joseph Wambaugh could write "a joy, a hoot, a riot of a book" that is also acclaimed as "one of this season's best crime novels"? That's how — The New York Times Book Review and Time, respectively, described his last novel, Finnegan's Week. Nobody writes a faster, funnier, more satisfying tale of cops and crimina...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553477290
ISBN-10: 0553477293
Publication Date: 5/1/1996
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  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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2.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Floaters on
Helpful Score: 1
This is a vintage Wambaugh, a rollicking and ribald tale, laced with black humor.
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Helpful Score: 1
This tale of San Diego Harbor cops and a plot to "fix" the America's Cup race, is Wambaugh-lite, lacking the intense emotional wallop of his earlier works. Still a diverting read.
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A sleazy, funny yet thoughtful cop story about the America's Cup regattas in San Diego. A fun book that is not politically correct!
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Although Wambaugh is one of my favorite authors, this one has not held my attention. No action to speak of and very slow reading. I find myself slowing wading towards the end of the book and often put it aside til later if I happen to come upon another book that does hold my interest.
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disgustingly interesting - seedy side of life - mildy enjoyed!


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