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by Andrew Vachss, Phil Gigante
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Gurglings of a Putrid Stream
Gurglings of a Putrid Stream rated it 11 years ago
The second Burke novel.I have the Down Here omnibus, which includes the second, third, and fourth Burke novels. In his Introduction, Vachss says about Burke, "I wanted to show people what Hell really looked like...and I didn't think an angel would be the best guide." And he's right, I think. Yet Bur...
Cathy67
Cathy67 rated it 12 years ago
Disturbingly Great Book Put on old ratty ass dirty clothes and then begin reading the second in the Burke series. You’ll be glad you’re in old clothes because this story will definitely make you feel like you’ve been pulled through the gutter or walked around the subway tracks looking for aluminum ...
Simple Joy
Simple Joy rated it 13 years ago
The second in the series of Burke.I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the first one. And it's not real enjoyment, more fascination.Strega was a hard book, with hard things going on, but somehow Mr Vachss decided to add some fluff into the book and I'm not really sure how I took that. Mr Vachss ...
Dantastic Book Reviews
Dantastic Book Reviews rated it 14 years ago
A woman calling herself Strega hires Burke to find an obscene photograph of her friend's five year old son. As Burke's quest takes him through a web of Nazis, pimps, and kiddie porn dealers, Strega gets her hooks deeper into him. Can Burke find the photo and escape Strega's grasp?As I said in my r...
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 28 years ago
Vachss is sympathetic to his victims, but the crimes are just too horrific for me to read about.
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