The Long Fall
The Long Fall
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Long Fall by Walter Mosley introduces readers to Leonid McGill, a New York City private investigator navigating complex cases and personal challenges. McGill's journey involves grappling with his past and ethical dilemmas while trying to protect his family and solve mysteries in a gritty urban environment. This novel marks the beginning of McGill's detective series.
Gritty
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Walter Mosley's The Long Fall introduces Leonid McGill, earning praise for strong character development and a gritty, authentic New York setting. Critics appreciate Mosley's shift to a contemporary story with a fresh yet flawed protagonist. However, some find the plot convoluted. Overall, it's a compelling start to a new series, blending noir elements with modern themes.
Who Should Read The Long Fall?
A reader of The Long Fall by Walter Mosley would enjoy gritty, character-driven crime fiction. Fans of The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett or The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler will appreciate the novel’s suspenseful urban setting and complex, morally nuanced detective.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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