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I have to admit that I honestly got this book because it has one of the best titles ever. The title immediately caught my attention and piqued my curiosity. I was eager to see what the book had to offer based on that amazing title.

Upon starting to read it, I found that it was a decent book. The story was engaging enough to keep me turning the pages. The characters were well-developed and had their own unique personalities.

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Extraño libro. It's as if David Lynch had made a movie from a script by Bukowski. It's a sordid story with all the ingredients of the noir genre. There are writers who drink from the bottle and don't remember why they got a tattoo the night before, rich blondes, glamorous and very vicious, corrupt cops, and bisexual millionaires who are very bored.

With all these ingredients, Mailer creates a hard novel, without concessions, but also something a bit overdone. Almost bordering on schizophrenia at some moments.

It's entertaining, but it doesn't have enough depth to really make an impact.

Recommended to all those who have ever found their wife's head in a plastic bag.

Mailer comes off like a new-age Raymond Chandler in this confusing, masculine mystery.

He seems to have adopted Chandler's hardboiled style, but with a modern twist. The story is filled with complex characters and convoluted plotlines that keep the reader on their toes.

However, it's clear that Mailer wrote this book quickly to meet a publishing deadline. As a result, there is none of the self-indulgence that is present in his other works.

The pacing is fast, and the writing is efficient, but some of the nuance and depth that we've come to expect from Mailer is lacking.

Despite its flaws, this mystery is still an engaging read. It's a departure from Mailer's usual fare, but it shows that he is capable of branching out and trying new things.

Overall, it's a solid effort that will appeal to fans of mystery and crime fiction.

This is an excellent and complex mystery that is truly full of surprises.

From the very beginning, it grabs your attention and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The plot is filled with twists and turns that you would never expect, making it a thrilling read from start to finish.

The characters are well-developed and add to the overall intrigue of the story.

You find yourself constantly trying to figure out what is going on and who the culprit is.

Every time you think you have it all figured out, another surprise is thrown your way.

This mystery is not for the faint of heart, but for those who love a good challenge and a story that will keep them guessing until the very end.

It is a must-read for mystery enthusiasts and will leave you satisfied and eager for more.

I'm a huge Norman Mailer fan.

As an aside, let me just divulge something here. I have no idea, really, why I have a huge affinity for certain writers that are notoriously misogynistic in nature: Phillip Roth, John Updike, Mailer, to name a few. I don't consider myself a misogynist. I'm actually pretty pro-feminist in my views. So why I like these particular authors, who spend a good portion of their time writing about their sexual exploits and/or odes to their penis is beyond me.

Perhaps, I envy them a bit in their ability to be honest about their masculinity. I actually consider myself pretty honest about my own masculinity, but there are even places I won't go in my writing. I'm not a prude. I guess I just think that there should be some limits and taboo subjects in my own writing. But I'm perfectly okay with reading writers who don't think that, apparently. I know, I'm a contradiction. Whatever.

That said, of all the Mailer books I have read, "Tough Guys Don't Dance" was my least favorite. I was really hoping to like it, too, because it pays homage to a kind of dark, gritty roman noir by great pulp writers (and fellow alleged misogynists) like Jim Thompson and Mickey Spillane.

It has all the elements: an alcoholic anti-hero, a murder of the anti-hero's wife, morally questionable cops, a femme fatale. Something about it just rubbed me the wrong way.

Granted, I read this years ago, when I was in a very different place in my life, so I have a feeling that my take on it now may be a lot different.

I may re-read this again later, as I plan on doing with a lot of Mailer's fiction, as well as Roth's and Updike's, mainly to see how different my views on masculinity have changed, if at all, since I've gotten married. Marriage will do that to a guy. It may actually make tough guys dance.

I have given a stack of books one hundred pages of trust, but I just couldn't take it anymore.

It seems that no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get through those pages. The words on the paper seem to dance and swim in front of my eyes, making it difficult for me to focus. Maybe it's because I'm not in the right mood, or perhaps the subject matter is just too dry and uninteresting for me.

I keep flipping through the pages, hoping that something will catch my attention and spark my interest. But so far, nothing has worked. I feel like I'm stuck in a rut, unable to move forward or make any progress. I guess I'll have to take a break and come back to it later, hoping that a fresh perspective will help me see things differently.

While this work may not be regarded as Mailer's finest creation, it holds a special place in my heart as my absolute favorite.

If I were to impart a piece of advice, it would be to approach this reading experience as if you were sitting in a dark and rainy night, engrossed in a black and white film noir movie.

It is intended to be savored and understood in that particular way. However, you won't truly grasp its essence until you have read it multiple times.

Mailer delves deep into the complex themes of marriage, homosexuality, and the intersection of both, along with other erotic concepts, all set against the backdrop of the back roads of Cape Cod.

This exploration takes the reader on a journey that is both thought-provoking and captivating, challenging our preconceived notions and inviting us to see these themes from a new perspective.

Despite not being widely recognized as his best work, it has a unique charm and allure that keeps me coming back for more.

The first thing I have to say is that it's an old translation. The first time I saw this book, at my parents' house, it was called "Tough Guys Don't Dance". And this translation, besides having another title, has sentences like "I drove my car to the marijuana plantation", which at a certain point can kind of take you out of the narrative. So I don't know if it's because of that, or for another reason, but the story of this writer, drunk, smoker and womanizer, has interested me less than it should. It's a noir novel with drops of magical realism and some metaphysical rambling that I've had trouble finishing. It's true that, as the plot progresses, it gradually (very slowly) stops with the mental diatribes and focuses a bit on what really happens, but I've been close to giving up reading it.

If Tim Madden weren't so heavy-handed, I would be more interested in knowing what became of Patty Lareine.

The text seems to be rather circular and repetitive.

It lacks variety and fails to present new and engaging ideas.

This can make it difficult for the reader to stay interested and motivated to continue reading.

To improve the text, it would be beneficial to add more specific details, examples, or different perspectives.

This would not only make the content more interesting but also more informative.

Additionally, using a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures can enhance the overall quality of the writing.

By doing so, the text will become more engaging and easier to understand, thereby increasing its effectiveness in communicating the intended message.

I'm a person who is fairly indulgent when it comes to reading. Once I start a book, I have a really tough time putting it down. However, given the premise of "Tough Guys Don't Dance", it was an absolute bitch to get through.

Admittedly, the writing was good. But for some reason, it just didn't seem to fit the story. It all felt so stilted and artificial. The protagonist failed to make a memorable impression on me, and neither did any of the other characters.

I managed to finish the book (though I don't even remember how it ends). All I can recall is that I was greatly disappointed. This was my one and only experience with Mailer. I'm not swearing him off completely, but I'm definitely not in a rush to pick up another one of his books anytime soon.

I guess sometimes, even with good writing, a book just doesn't click with you. And that was unfortunately the case with "Tough Guys Don't Dance" for me.

My first encounter with Mailer was an interesting one.

The story, with its gritty and noir narrative, was held together by the trembling hands of a classic anti-hero. However, it was a bit of a challenge for me to follow.

After reading the works of this dark and pugnacious writer, I walked away feeling a bit wiser. But as someone who loves a good story, I was left a little disappointed.

Mailer's characters are extremely rich, but there were times when 98% of a chapter was dedicated to character development, and only the last two paragraphs advanced the plot. This made it seem a bit self-indulgent on the part of the author.

Nonetheless, I truly enjoyed his writing. Certain elements, like God laying bets on a football game, had me laughing out loud.

I will most likely explore more of Mailer's work in the future. He does have the ability to stir the soul a bit.

Overall, my first dalliance with Mailer was a mixed bag, but it has definitely piqued my interest in his other works.