A Choice of Enemies [Hardcover]

George V. Higgins (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 377 pages
• Publisher: Knopf; 1St Edition edition (December 12, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 039452439X
• ISBN-13: 978-0394524399
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HOLD ON A MINUTE!, June 13, 2011

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James B. Johnson (HUDSON, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Choice of Enemies (Hardcover)

A CHOICE OF ENEMIES was Higgins' favorite novel but not mine.

The first chapter is incoherent babble until after you read the rest of the book, then it makes sense. But I was ready to drop the lifeboats and make my escape through all of chapter One. Chapter TWO is excellent and gave my courage.

Higgins' dialogue is superb and the story is excellent but the book lacks adequate structure and cohesion to do its best. It reminds me of doughball bait that wont hold together in the water. It reminds me of a nifty toy that comes with bad instructions.

I think COGAN'S TRADE is his best novel, but A CHOICE OF ENEMIES is worth your time.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'criminal' politics and other fun stuff, January 3, 2005

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F. Wiersma (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Choice of Enemies (Hardcover)

A well-told story on how far you can get in state politics by using influence, well-placed friends, force and have lots of fun in the process - even if it may kill you.

A great thought-inspiring novel which gives clear insights in the mechanics of politics behind closed doors. As usual with Higgins the dialogues are the best you can read anywhere.

Very much recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best hardly read crime novel...ever, January 2, 2010

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Frank Love - See all my reviews

This review is from: A CHOICE OF ENEMIES. (Hardcover)

How is it that lesser talents are lauded to the skies when a bona fide genuis like George V. Higgins languishes in relative obscurity. This tale of local politics is his best novel and if you like the kaleidescopic style found in shows like The Wire you will love this. Buy it, read it and be amazed at a unique and spectacular talent.