Lush Life: Richard Price

This was a very detailed book that weaves through several people's lives. I was impressed with how well each character is developed, yet the writing is concise. The story is about a murder in New York where a robbery by children ended in a shooting. The victim's father is lost, he wants to aid in the investigation, but doesn't know how and keeps getting on the cops' nerves.The story ends up being more about life and the living. How everyone seems connected through events and relationships. The two detectives on the case are so believable, as is Eric (one of the main characters and witness to the murder). The author really understands people and exposes their weaknesses and motivations so flawlessly. The murderer is found, but it's not a celebratory moment. I was more relieved because the boy needed helped, if he was left on the street he would have gone on to do worse things. The book took a while to read, but it was complex and took time to digest. I was still thinking about it days later. I enjoyed it and will look for more from this author.