Drive
Book description
'Much later, as he sat with his back against an inside wall of a Motel 6 just north of Phoenix, watching the pool of blood lap toward him, Driver would wonder whether he had made a terrible mistake. Later still, of course, there'd be no doubt. But for now Driver…
Why read it?
1 author picked Drive as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is angry, savage, beautifully poetic, and uncomfortably real crime fiction.
Sallis writes like a master blues or jazz musician with deft control over what notes not to play, as much as which to let shout out…creating tensions, succinct phrasing, and beautifully rich and condensed narratives and characters.
I’ve learned a lot from Sallis’ books and the translation onto the screen of this one in particular. They're a masterclass of modern neo-noir.
From John's list on gritty noir full of poetic lines and dark humour.
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