Sometimes a crime novel will get the accolade that it transcends genre and is a literary achievement, and Clockers, a story about a murder among small time drug dealers, is a book where this rings true. It is a brilliant novel that neither panders to nor condescends to its characters. It offers a master class in great dialogue that paints a sharp portrait of the characters and their story. It feels real and honest, and when you finish it, you feel like you have a deeper understanding of the world and its ways.
by econoquist