Darker than you think.
930371
I think that "The Guards" was a better novel than this one but even more so "Blitz" and "The White Trilogy," about whom Keegan makes frequent reference, were better.

The addictions of Jack Taylor make the reader uncomfortable, far more than say an angry Harry Bosch or an "under the rock" novel by James Crumley. But then again, Ken Bruen intends that result.

I felt a little uncomfortable with the continued references to George Pelecanos. Possibly this is because "Tinkers" is structured so similarly. What with the continued references to sports, albeit Irish sports, and rock 'n roll, it feels like a Pelecanos novel.

But if it's structured that way, it makes Pelecanos sound like a Nancy Drew mystery writer. Jack is dark, exceeded in this reviewer's recollection only by the aformentioned Crumley.

Notwithstanding any of that, it's brilliant writing and recommended for both Bruen and mystery fans generally. Larry Scantlebury. 4 stars.
3116418
Looks nice.  It's dark brown.  Looks darker than the picture
127683
not exactly what I was expecting...the dark side of the prarie as they said but its a good book.
3902519
They're okay. Darker than I had thought they would be. Tough to see. I do like the fact that
they're applied inside the car.
4462585
The story was well written and characters were well developed, but it was so much darker than what I anticipated.  I guess I was just in the mood for something more uplifting.
4278373
It isn't a very nice DARK black, but kinda very light black. A little darker than gray, but not a true BLACK that is rich.
372874
A lot darker than I expected. Full-blackout, not light dimming. I like it but my husband off-sent them so we could still see some of the light.
4695740
It is darker than I thought. Over all it is a nice bag.
1440732
Much darker. Can't wait for season 3. If you haven't seen it, it's a must.
3490741
A dark depiction of the future which is looking more and more likely.
3907790
I like these but I don't love them.  They are darker than they appear in the picture, particularly the bottom.
675207
its A LOT darker than it appears in this photo.... if you don't have the means of providing a backlight.... i would encourage you to avoid it... unless  dark and eerie is what you are seeking
1126519
A pretty dark book, but well-written. Not really for the faint of heart.
2582620
This was a fun movie, and a lot darker than I expected.  I assumed it would be comedy.
4491537
These are darker than showed in the image. They sure are good though.
1539886
Fit pretty nice but def much darker in color..which I wasn't expecting. Included photos front and back next to off white and neutral floor mat so you can see colors are off.
2099560
Very nice. Color slightly darker than the picture but I like it.