A Walk Among the Tombstones (novel) explained

A Walk Among the Tombstones is a 1992 crime thriller novel by Lawrence Block. It is the tenth novel to feature Matthew Scudder, an ex cop and private investigator.[1]

The film adaptation of the novel was released on September 19, 2014. It was written and directed by Scott Frank, with Liam Neeson playing the lead role.[2]

Reception

David Delman of the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, "The story is compelling, the suspense is relentless, and Block's prose rises to whatever is demanded of it — always uncluttered, never pretentious, tender and tough by turns."[3] Bill Spurgeon of The Star Press said, "Lawrence Block is a graphic writer, and in dealing with crimes of violence he pulls no punches."[4] Jack Wood in the Cincinnati Enquirer called the novel "an exciting, satisfying story with one caveat - it veers close enough to the brutal in some passages to make you squirm."[5] John Bret-Harte in the Arizona Daily Star found that Block "handles dialogue as well as any writer working today."[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block. goodreads.com. March 12, 2013.
  2. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr.. Liam Neeson Takes 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' In Production Deal With Exclusive Media And Cross Creek Pictures. Deadline.com. May 17, 2012. March 12, 2013.
  3. News: Delman . David . Private eye Scudder on a learning binge . 8 July 2024 . Philadelphia Inquirer . November 10, 1992 . 29.
  4. News: Spurgeon . Bill . Scudder at it again in 'Walk Among the Tombstones' . 8 July 2024 . . November 1, 1992 . 21.
  5. News: Wood . Jack . 'Walk' steps into the gruesome . 8 July 2024 . December 17, 1992 . 33.
  6. News: Bret-Harte . John . 10th Matt Scudder mystery enters morally shady territory . 8 July 2024 . November 29, 1992 . 62.