"Laidlaw" is a novel written by the famous Scottish born author William McIlvanney. His inspirational style of writing has delivered him prestigious awards for all his high quality novels. "Laidlaw" is set in the urban city of Glasgow in the 90's and delivers a cutting insight to big industries and crime in society. McIlvanney creates a stunning atmosphere and examines the fascinating issues of why people commit murder and the devastating results of violence. One …showed first 75 words of 1354 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1354 total…It was as if this had extended itself into his social life ; people seeing him would always think :" Introducing in the red corner......". Laidlaw is fascinating and scintillating which makes him such a memorable character ; which was one of the real reasons why I preferred this novel to others. He is a universe apart from other human beings ; in his way of thinking. He is the most distinguished detective character in crime fiction for years.