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Wolinski
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Wolinski is a gritty crime thriller for adults only.
Out of print
Wolinski is a gritty crime thriller for adults only.
Out of print
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2013
About the author
Ed Morawski
39 books46 followersMy books do not always fit into established genres - most of them have elements of sci-fi, mystery, crime, action, and especially - romance. I will warn that my idea of 'romance' is not typical, but more along the lines of strong women and men making sacrifices for them.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
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August 22, 2015
First of all, I love a gritty thriller so I had high hopes for this book. For the most part, this one doesn't disappoint. A tough cop with a shoddy past fights crime by his own rules, and by any means necessary. The mayor is killed, Wolinski is determined to find the culprits. The first few chapters are confusing, but the action doesn't stop, and Wolinski seems to do whatever he wants, which seems a bit dubious. I love the gritty details and action! The story had good pacing. However, going back and forth between first and third person was a bit confusing. The romance that takes place was not surprising considering the cop's personality. This was a good solid read, and solid thriller.
June 22, 2014
This tough and gritty crime thriller is definitely a book for adults only, full of violence and savagery it will keep the reader turning its pages until the end.
The main protagonist is a man who appears to have no heart, no morals and is entirely comfortable with doing whatever it takes to get a job done. These would seem to be great traits in certain circumstances, but when the reader discovers the occupation of the main character it actually leaves a feeling of discomfort with them, that follows them throughout the book; but this is not a discomfort born out of wanting to know how this man is allowed to do what he does, but out of knowing that, at times, we need people just like him to keep things under control. I actually liked the main character immensely, and found it a refreshing change to read of someone in this type of novel that was not bound by the ‘normal’ constraints and truly believed that the ends definitely justified the means. Some readers may find this too much to handle, and set the book aside purely because of their dislike of him; just keep reading to the end I promise you won’t be disappointed.
As much as I enjoyed this fast paced read, the reason for my three thumbs rating is the constant shifting between the first and third person narratives, as well as the tense shifts from past to present. When these occurred it seemed not only unnecessary but also injected a definite distraction from the rest of the novel which is either narrated or described from the point of view of the main character. I had a feeling, in one of these particular instances, that the Author had done this as it was expected when writing this particular genre of novel; I say they should have stuck with the break in convention they had already started with the main character, and done their own thing which, aside from these departures from the plot worked really well. This novel is not hard boiled crime and gruesome detail, the Author takes the time to inject a small portion of romance and humour into the book towards the end; an end which is not tied up in a neat and pretty bow, but left wide open and heralding a possible sequel to the ‘Wolinski’ story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to all who enjoy and gritty crime thriller, however, those with a weak stomach may need to either give it a miss or have a bowl on hand.
Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/06/11...
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
The main protagonist is a man who appears to have no heart, no morals and is entirely comfortable with doing whatever it takes to get a job done. These would seem to be great traits in certain circumstances, but when the reader discovers the occupation of the main character it actually leaves a feeling of discomfort with them, that follows them throughout the book; but this is not a discomfort born out of wanting to know how this man is allowed to do what he does, but out of knowing that, at times, we need people just like him to keep things under control. I actually liked the main character immensely, and found it a refreshing change to read of someone in this type of novel that was not bound by the ‘normal’ constraints and truly believed that the ends definitely justified the means. Some readers may find this too much to handle, and set the book aside purely because of their dislike of him; just keep reading to the end I promise you won’t be disappointed.
As much as I enjoyed this fast paced read, the reason for my three thumbs rating is the constant shifting between the first and third person narratives, as well as the tense shifts from past to present. When these occurred it seemed not only unnecessary but also injected a definite distraction from the rest of the novel which is either narrated or described from the point of view of the main character. I had a feeling, in one of these particular instances, that the Author had done this as it was expected when writing this particular genre of novel; I say they should have stuck with the break in convention they had already started with the main character, and done their own thing which, aside from these departures from the plot worked really well. This novel is not hard boiled crime and gruesome detail, the Author takes the time to inject a small portion of romance and humour into the book towards the end; an end which is not tied up in a neat and pretty bow, but left wide open and heralding a possible sequel to the ‘Wolinski’ story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to all who enjoy and gritty crime thriller, however, those with a weak stomach may need to either give it a miss or have a bowl on hand.
Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2014/06/11...
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
July 17, 2015
Wolinski is a young man who fought his way to becoming somebody. In high school as a shy teen with low self-esteem, he fought bullies and name callers. In the army, he found himself at the bottom and in a bad physical condition until his superiors discovered he had good mechanical skills. After re-enlisting his shooting skills moved him up the ladder to Sergeant, leading his own team. However, he found himself starting from the bottom again when a politician trying to cover up the covert affairs in South America, dismantled the team, sending them back to the States. After returning home, Wolinski joined the police force.
The premise is good. The descriptions are vivid and put the reader right in the middle of the scene. The story feels scattered for the first nine chapters, but then it picks up from chapter ten. However, I have a few other issues with it. Right from chapter one I found the story highly unbelievable. It reads, “I serve as judge, jury, and executioner… As soon as the first patrol car arrived I handed the girl over to them and drove off in my black Dodge Charger before the reporters and news vans arrived. One of the most important parts of my job is to stay out of the limelight...”
The protagonist is only vaguely introduced until chapter 2 and then more in chapter 3 so at this point, I had no idea who Wolinski was, what he did for a living, or how he knew where to find the rapist. In my mind I thought, “You can’t hand out a victim to the police and walk away without being interrogated.”
Then I got more confused throughout as the story shifts back and forth from first person to third person, back and forth between tenses, in the same context and without any paragraph breaks. Due to this back-and-forth shifting, I found myself having to go back countless times trying to figure if the scene was happening here and now or if Wolinsky remembered something from his past. It really halts the flow of the story.
Normally I don’t have a problem with the hip-hop verbiage if it adds something to the story, but in this case it doesn’t.
The book could use some editing, and if it were revised, it could make a really interesting read.
The premise is good. The descriptions are vivid and put the reader right in the middle of the scene. The story feels scattered for the first nine chapters, but then it picks up from chapter ten. However, I have a few other issues with it. Right from chapter one I found the story highly unbelievable. It reads, “I serve as judge, jury, and executioner… As soon as the first patrol car arrived I handed the girl over to them and drove off in my black Dodge Charger before the reporters and news vans arrived. One of the most important parts of my job is to stay out of the limelight...”
The protagonist is only vaguely introduced until chapter 2 and then more in chapter 3 so at this point, I had no idea who Wolinski was, what he did for a living, or how he knew where to find the rapist. In my mind I thought, “You can’t hand out a victim to the police and walk away without being interrogated.”
Then I got more confused throughout as the story shifts back and forth from first person to third person, back and forth between tenses, in the same context and without any paragraph breaks. Due to this back-and-forth shifting, I found myself having to go back countless times trying to figure if the scene was happening here and now or if Wolinsky remembered something from his past. It really halts the flow of the story.
Normally I don’t have a problem with the hip-hop verbiage if it adds something to the story, but in this case it doesn’t.
The book could use some editing, and if it were revised, it could make a really interesting read.
January 10, 2014
BOOK REVIEW
Ed Morawski grabbed my attention from the very beginning, in his latest book, ‘Wolinski’. I love mystery/thrillers, and ‘Wolinski’ didn’t let me down. Chapter after chapter, the tension builds. Ed Morawski’s well-written novel, thrilled me to the bone.
Wolinski, enjoys being a vigilante, and plays his part well while covered by Mayor Mabry. Mayor Mabry ends up dead in a car crash that Wolinski thinks was no accident. Shortly, after, Mayor Mabry’s wife and daughter are killed. Coincidence? Wolinski doesn’t think so.
Soon, mother’s and their daughter’s were being slashed throughout the city. The new mayor decides he might need Wolinski and suspects he is already working on the case. Wolinski is talked into coming back to the police department and the FBI shows up to keep him under control.
Ed Morawski adds a little romance to the story and a bit of humor toward the end. I highly recommend this book to all who love a good gritty crime thriller.
The ending is left open and screaming for a “Wolinski, Part II”. I certainly hope there is a sequel.
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Visit: http://morawski1.com/ To learn more about Ed Morawski and his books.
Read more Book Reviews at: http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/c...
Ed Morawski grabbed my attention from the very beginning, in his latest book, ‘Wolinski’. I love mystery/thrillers, and ‘Wolinski’ didn’t let me down. Chapter after chapter, the tension builds. Ed Morawski’s well-written novel, thrilled me to the bone.
Wolinski, enjoys being a vigilante, and plays his part well while covered by Mayor Mabry. Mayor Mabry ends up dead in a car crash that Wolinski thinks was no accident. Shortly, after, Mayor Mabry’s wife and daughter are killed. Coincidence? Wolinski doesn’t think so.
Soon, mother’s and their daughter’s were being slashed throughout the city. The new mayor decides he might need Wolinski and suspects he is already working on the case. Wolinski is talked into coming back to the police department and the FBI shows up to keep him under control.
Ed Morawski adds a little romance to the story and a bit of humor toward the end. I highly recommend this book to all who love a good gritty crime thriller.
The ending is left open and screaming for a “Wolinski, Part II”. I certainly hope there is a sequel.
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Visit: http://morawski1.com/ To learn more about Ed Morawski and his books.
Read more Book Reviews at: http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/c...
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