John Harvey
John Harvey is a novelist and critic. He has taught for the University of Cambridge English Faculty since 1974 and in 2000 became University Reader in Literature and Visual Culture. He is a Life Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
John Harvey is a novelist and critic. He has taught for the University of Cambridge English Faculty since 1974 and in 2000 became University Reader in Literature and Visual Culture. He is a Life Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. See less
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John Harvey book reviews
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Darkness & Light
Language !
Actually the novel is well written, the story well told, but do police officers really use swear words such 'fucking' and 'bloody' in practically every sentence they speak ? I very much doubt it. Read More
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Cold in Hand
Gritty murder series
by Senter1, Apr 9, 2009
I cant believe Harvey killed off Lynn Kellogg and left Resnick alone. What a sad and horrible way to end the series. I was totally shocked but typical of Harvey, a brilliant and most prolific writer ... Read More
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Wasted Years
by Senter1, Apr 9, 2009
Brilliant writing! I have read the entire Resnick series and know Nottingham well having grown up there. Harvey is gritty. Makes one feel you are right in the middle of the Squad room. Read More
