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@mindset&mythos's avatar

Good read.

I enjoy the book more than the movie. The movie has good set pieces but it's tame compared to the novel.

The book is ferocious like its title. Max is a fascinating character. By turns he's captivating and likeable, but sometimes he's repulsive and you hate him, even as you wish for him to win in the system he's caught. Often he's his own worst enemy.

A truly honest look into the mind of a convict and committed criminal.

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Patrick Baird's avatar

I agree completely. Plus the side characters are more interesting in the book. But M. Emmett Walsh is actually better than the book version. But he’s great in everything.

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@mindset&mythos's avatar

Agree. M Emmet is so good at playing dirt bags you can't wait to see them get their comeuppance 😄

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