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Resolution (Garnethill Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Denise Mina (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 705 ratings
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Irresistibly blending suspense, mystery, compassion, raw instinct, and grim wit, Resolution provides a wrenching conclusion to Denise Mina's universally acclaimed Garnethill trilogy.

Life has gotten no easier for Maureen O'Donnell since the events in Exile. Already deeply in debt and struggling with alchoholism, she now faces her most formidable challenges yet: testifying against her boyfriend's murderer and the return of her abusive father to Glasgow. As family matters deteriorate and violence hovers over the familiar neighborhoods of Garnethill, the world becomes a darker, more dangerous and even deadly place for Maureen.

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Editorial Reviews

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In this powerful, disturbing, wrenching conclusion to the Scottish author's Garnethill trilogy (Garnethill; Exile), the sense of everydayness renders the horrors Mina's Glaswegians confront even more terrible. Forced prostitution, child sexual abuse, alcoholism, dysfunctionality of every kindall are not so much spotlighted as they are integral parts of the fabric of the characters' lives. But for Maureen O'Donnell, whose continued existence is a triumph of will, there's also a strong sense of family and friendships forged in the crucible of survival. Maureen and her friends Leslie and Kilty are as unlikely a trio of dragon-slayers as one might find. With trepidation, Maureen awaits the trial of her lover's murderer, Angus Farrell, whose evil threatens her even while he's in jail. And Maureen's abusive father, Michael, has returned to Glasgow and she fears for her sister's soon-to-be-born baby. Maureen's efforts to help an illiterate old woman fill out a legal complaint against her son lead her into more danger and ugliness. The sordidness and the seemingly insuperable odds Maureen faces make her retreat into alcoholism seem appropriate. Thanks to Mina's considerable narrative skills, the Glasgow of Paddy's flea market, Albert Hospital and the area near the bus station where street prostitutes hang out emerges in gritty clarity. The novel culminates in a startling crescendo of violence, vengeance and resolution.
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On the average day, Glaswegian Maureen O'Donnell is disheveled, mumbling to herself, and drunk by noon someone to ignore on the street. Mina's achievement here as in Garnethill and Exile, the first two volumes of this trilogy is to transform a trampled spirit into a person to whom attention must be paid. In this work, Maureen is coping with the aftermath of events in Exile. Not only must she testify at the trial of her boyfriend's murderer, psychologist Angus Farrell, but she must also protect her pregnant sister from their father, who has returned to town. As if that weren't enough, Maureen is approached by one of the other stall-holders at a flea market for help in suing her son. When that woman dies of an apparent heart attack, Maureen finds herself involved in trying to unravel a Poland-based prostitution ring. (Things were so much simpler in Miss Marple's day!) Once again, Mina delivers a Scottish blend of Thomas Harris, George Pelecanos, and Oprah-style reading that is uniquely her own and goes down very smoothly. For most public libraries. Bob Lunn, Kansas City P.L., MO
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000XE0PQ2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (November 15, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1836 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
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Denise Mina was born in Glasgow in 1966. Because of her father's job as an engineer, the family followed the north sea oil boom of the seventies around Europe, moving twenty one times in eighteen years from Paris to the Hague, London, Scotland and Bergen. She left school at sixteen and did a number of poorly paid jobs: working in a meat factory, bar maid, kitchen porter and cook. Eventually she settle in auxiliary nursing for geriatric and terminal care patients.

At twenty one she passed exams, got into study Law at Glasgow University and went on to research a PhD thesis at Strathclyde University on the ascription of mental illness to female offenders, teaching criminology and criminal law in the mean time.

Misusing her grant she stayed at home and wrote a novel, 'Garnethill' when she was supposed to be studying instead.

'Garnethill' won the Crime Writers' Association John Creasy Dagger for the best first crime novel and was the start of a trilogy completed by 'Exile' and 'Resolution'.

A fourth novel followed, a stand alone, named 'Sanctum' in the UK and 'Deception' in the US.

In 2005 'The Field of Blood' was published, the first of a series of five books following the career and life of journalist Paddy Meehan from the newsrooms of the early 1980s, through the momentous events of the nineteen nineties. The second in the series was published in 2006, 'The Dead Hour' and the third will follow in 2007.

She also writes comics and wrote 'Hellblazer', the John Constantine series for Vertigo, for a year, published soon as graphic novels called 'Empathy is the Enemy' and 'The Red Right Hand'. She has also written a one-off graphic novel about spree killing and property prices called 'A Sickness in the Family' (DC Comics forthcoming).

In 2006 she wrote her first play, "Ida Tamson" an adaptation of a short story which was serialised in the Evening Times over five nights. The play was part of the Oran Mor 'A Play, a Pie and a Pint' series, starred Elaine C. Smith and was, frankly, rather super.

As well as all of this she writes short stories published various collections, stories for BBC Radio 4, contributes to TV and radio as a big red face at the corner of the sofa who interjects occasionally, is writing a film adaptation of Ida Tamson and has a number of other projects on the go.

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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book on all levels
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2009
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I friend lent me the first book in this Denise Mina Trilogy, and I approached it as a chore - since she LOVES English/Scottish authors, I was prepared for one of her usual that put me to sleep while waiting for some action ... well ... I was hooked after a few pages. I was not prepared for sucn a touching book, for such a well written novel, a story well-delivered , a story that attacks reality ... when she casually asks if her friend was "Mental" , it could have addressed anyone of us. Not only does the story grips the reader, but we also fall into their lives and recognize those around us. I lent this book to my friend, and part-way through, she called and said the Mother is SIMONE ( fake name ) - she turns all of life back to her ... If you haven't read Mina before, and I had not, statrt with the first book ... get all three, you'll want to have the next one in the wings...
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Sylvia P.
4.0 out of 5 stars by the way---an equally tiresome fault in the books)
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015
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I can't gush about the novels in the Garnethill trilogy as the previous reviewer has without mentioning some sticking points I cannot forgive. Primarily, I found it extremely difficult to believe that the character of Maureen, with all of her foibles and faults, would realistically attempt all of the save-the-world moves she consistently engages in and around which all three books are centered. She is an engaging character and one who is well drawn but hardly up to the heroic altruism the author would have us believe. Albeit realistic, the protagonist Maureen is not believable as the woman who risks her life and those of her friends and family to thwart the trilogy's several villains (all of whom are male, by the way---an equally tiresome fault in the books), especially since the sins they've committed never directly involve Maureen herself. (Only one male character has damaged Maureen but the plots of the two first books skitter around that fact, leaving the problem unsolved until Resolution.) Mina should have stuck to the female cop protagonist she is so adept at using in her other novels. Finally, Mina is too heavy handed in the creation of Maureen; she is a stereotype cut from the whore-with-a-good-heart mold and, by the end of Resolution, I was thoroughly and completely sick of her.
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C. Pugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Denise Mina Writes Literate and Riveting Mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2012
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Too often when you come to the solution of a mystery, you roll your eyes and say, "Oh, yeah. Right. Sure." Few writers can wrap it all up without taking a few hairpin turns that leave you gasping for credulity. Denise Mina occasionally engages in these twists and turns, but she writes so well, it's hard to fault her. The Garnethill Trilogy is especially good. I knew nothing about Glasgow and loved learning about the people who struggle on Garnethill. I'll forgive a great many plot glitches if the writing sings and her writing sings.
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Iain
5.0 out of 5 stars Third of her Garnethill series: a gripping tale of struggle
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021
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An extraordinary book, an extraordinary series; a Scots Raskolnikov imprisoned by mental anguish, family and whisky.

A trenchant read, highly recommended.
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Kathryn Lima
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and engrossing
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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Denise Mina is a beautiful writer who is able to paint visuals with her words. That being said, the visuals she "paints" are of a gritty world unfamiliar to many of us. Well worth the read. This is the third in her Garnethill Trilogy and a very satisfying wrap-up.
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Ravenhill
5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd book in Garnethill trilogy - Scotland thriller.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
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Denise Mina has become a favorite of mine. No spoilers here.

Her female lead is a flawed protagonist who does make mistakes at times.

Her descriptive language is perfect...not flowery, but direct and often humorous.

This 3rd book in the trilogy pushes the tension, building on the previous 2 books.
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Beverly J. Tuft
3.0 out of 5 stars Great writing, downer main character
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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A terrific writer, with so much insight into characters. So many 'scenes' were as if I were there in the room, just great writing. However, after the first two books in this trilogy, I honestly was tired of the bad choices, gloominess, and smoking, drunkeness, ad naseum. I much admire the writing, but found I didn't like the character anymore.
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Upstate Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013
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This is the last of the Garnethill trilogy, and it's as great as the first two. I feel in love with all the jaded characters she created, and it is a tidy resolution to the story. I really enjoy hearing the Scots in her voice. It's nice to think of calling someone a "wee s***e".
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johnnymac
5.0 out of 5 stars Garnethil
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2024
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Brilliant writing. A masterpiece
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hectorboy
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime narrative is secondary
Reviewed in Australia on October 11, 2018
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I absolutely adore the Garnethill novels. In the last few months I have read all of Denise Mina's published books and this trilogy is my absolute personal favourite. I could relate absolutely with the subject matter and the main protagonist, The characterisation is brilliant (I have met all of them). And as with most of Mina's writing the narrative thread is the least important part of the novel. Glasgow and its social fabric is the main character. She is Glasgow's Rankine.
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Paris
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good stuff.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2020
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I am a Denise Mina fan, having only discovered her recently and am working my way through her books, delighted to find a good number still to go. I loved Garnethill, the first of the three in the series, slightly less so Exile, the second and this one sits somewhere between the two. Like others, I did find Maureen, the main protagonist/heroine very irritating at times but remembering her story, tried to forgive her her very human shortcomings as her bigger picture is so much more. I am sorry that I have finished all three books but I think DM did well to limit the series to these; she has told a great story well, and so many series start to fail after excellent beginnings. On balance, better that Maureen doesn’t slide into second rate.
I love DM’s writing, her sense of humour and the absurd, her characterisation, as, despite my irritation, Maureen has real faults; nobody could accuse her of being a plaster saint. The supporting cast is pretty damn fine and I’m usually a sucker for Scottish noir; no exceptions here. I felt sad to finish it, only because I knew there was no more, a tribute to good writing.
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gherkingirl
5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2006
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I'm reviewing Resolution as its the final one in the trilogy, but you have to take all 3 novels together to get the sheer brilliance of the Garnethill books. I read them a wee while ago now and I would definitely rate them as some of the best books I have read, not just the best crime books I have read. They are phenomeonal!

They have a fantastic heroine in Maureen with a good grasp of tragedy, comedy, self-deprecation and humour. The surrounding characters are well drawn and engaging. Glasgow comes to life perfectly with its real mix of unpleasantess, big city pride, history and new found class...and in a twist made even more brilliant by its simplicity...the person concerned with the crimes is herself a victim of crime and therefore exactly what's needed to show the pain and misery and after effects that crime and fear have. You see it like it is and hear it like it is with Maureen and its pretty hard-going in places, but I like a book that challenges me...

These aren't your average run-of-the-mill starts with a murder kind of books; they're too smart and complex for that! You'll be made to think about crime, fear, mental illness, friendship, family, religion, authority and human nature, all bound together with a sly banter and wit to stop it all becoming too worthy. In less skilled hands these issues would have you jumping off the next bridge, in Mina's hands they have you turning the pages like a blur and ordering the next novel before you've finished this one.

Each of the three is quite different in style; Resolution has the most big twists and surprises, more like a traditional crime novel. Exile is poignant and unpleasant, while Garnethill is bold and upfront. Maureen develops and changes with each novel and the trilogy aspect really works as you grow to know her better and better with each book. I felt pleased for her at the end of Resolution, but more than a bit disappointed and saddened that I wouldn't be seeing her again. Rarely do you get the chance to become so fond of a character!

My recommendation for these three? Ask for them for Christmas, take yourself off to a quiet space and revel in the chance to read something so good that isn't overshadowed by hype...and offers a handy excuse to avoid the family once the novelty has worn off! These novels will make you think of them in a whole new light believe me!
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sandimctavish
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2021
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I've chosen five stars as this trilogy has been the fastest three books I've ever read ! I couldn't wait to read 'what happened next' after being forced to take a break ( normal life ) . The subjects were gritty, deeply sad and terrifying at times, though the humour, e.g. kinder egg 😊 and Winnie's exploits made me laugh out loud ! The plot was lush , what a great brother she had in Liam . Had a bit of a personal investment in these stories so .......... May read again ! Just going to buy some more Denise Nina books 📖
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