The Double
The Double
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In George Pelecanos's detective novel The Double, former Marine Spero Lucas, now a legal investigator and private PI, tackles three challenging cases, including clearing a man falsely accused of murder, seeking justice for a long-unsolved teenage girl's murder, and retrieving a valuable stolen painting for a client named Grace Kinkaid.
Gritty
Dark
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
2,989 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
George Pelecanos's The Double received acclaim for its strong character development and gripping narrative. Praised for its fast pace and gritty realism, some readers enjoyed the authentic portrayal of Washington, D.C. However, critiques highlight a predictable plot and occasional lapses into clichéd dialogue. Overall, it's a compelling, if sometimes flawed, crime thriller.
Who Should Read The Double?
Fans of gritty crime fiction and tough, nuanced characters will appreciate George Pelecanos's The Double. Similar in tone to Dennis Lehane's Mystic River and Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, this novel appeals to readers who enjoy dark, morally complex stories with strong urban settings.
2,989 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
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