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Acid Row

by Minette Walters

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Gewalt eskaliert aufgrund von Gerüchten und Vorurteilen...: In einer Siedlung in Bassindale, dem sozialen Brennpunkt der Stadt, kursiert das Gerücht, dass ein entlassener Pädophiler von den Behörden in ein freistehendes Haus der Siedlung einquartiert wurde. Besorgte und aufgebrachte Mütter planen einen Protestmarsch, um den Pädophilen wieder dorthin zurück zu bringen, wo er ihrer Meinung nach hingehört: lebenslang hinter Gitter! Die ganze Situation eskaliert, als bekannt wird, dass die örtliche Polizei nach einem vermissten 10-jährigen Mädchen sucht, das angeblich zuletzt vor dem Haus des Pädophilen gesichtet worden sei: extrem gewaltbereite Jugendliche schließen sich der bis dahin friedlichen Demonstration an, verbarrikadieren alle Zufahrtsstraßen zum Viertel und beginnen, das Haus lautstark zu belagern. Dem aufgebrachten und durch die Jugendlichen immer mehr zur Gewalt aufgestachelten Mob entgeht dabei leider, dass sich auch eine verletzte Polizistin in dem Haus des angeblichen Sexualtäters befindet. Die Polizei kann nicht eingreifen, da sie durch die radikalen Straßenbarrikaden keinen Zugang zu dem Brennpunktviertel bekommt...- die Situation eskaliert...

Minette Walters schildert in dieser überaus spannenden Milieustudie, wie durch die gefährliche Kombination von Gerüchten, Vorurteilen, brutaler Gewalt und blindem Hass eine anfänglich harmlose Situation so weit eskalieren kann, dass unschuldige Menschen mit ihrem Leben bezahlen müssen! Erschreckend deutlich schildert die Autorin, wie einige wenige Gewaltbereite es schaffen, eine ganze Menschenmenge so aufzustacheln, dass jegliche Vernunft im Sog der Brutalität verlischt und jegliche Kontrolle über die Situation gänzlich verloren geht!
Spannend und erschreckend realistisch beschreibt Minette Walters diesen Tag - ein absolut empfehlenswerter Thriller!
  r1hard | Nov 22, 2009 |
wiki: Acid Row is a 2001 novel by crime-writer Minette Walters. The novel examines contemporary reactions to paedophilia and resulting urban rioting, and was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger.
  edella | Jul 28, 2009 |
Ham-fisted "How do we define paedophilia?" lecture dressed up as a thriller. Patronising portrayal of people who live on council estates. ( )
  Moomin_Mama | Mar 26, 2009 |
Solid novel of suspense with a large cast of characters from a wide variety of backgrounds. Compelling and atmospheric, with a setting that could only be realised in London. ( )
  lizbee | Jun 13, 2008 |
Being my first novel by Minette Walters, I wasn't sure of the writing style or story type. In the first few chapters, I was hesitant in enjoying the book due to the topics it covers. I was unsure whether I'd like reading about riots, sexual abuse, and child molesters. But at the novel progressed, I was drawn into the story. The character development was done well, with all characters - the "good guys" as well as the "bad". The story line was well thought-out and put together.

The reader finds themselves torn as to whom to dislike and whom to not. At the beginning, you think that due to the nature of some characters, you will automatically dislike them. But as the story progresses, you'll be surprised at the turns it takes and at the heartstrings it pulls. ( )
  willow23 | Mar 18, 2008 |
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Acid Row. The name the beleaguered inhabitants give to the place they live. A no-man's land of single mothers and fatherless children where angry, alienated teenagers control the streets. Into this battleground comes Sophie Morrison, a young doctor visiting a patient in Acid Row. Little does she know she that is entering the home of a known paedophile. And with reports circulating that a tormented child called Amy has disappeared, the vigilantes are out in force. Soon Sophie is trapped at the centre of a terrifying siege, with a man she has come to despise. Whipped to a frenzy by unsubstaniated rumour, the mob unleashes its hatred. Against authority, the law, and the pervert. "Protecting Amy" becomes the catch-all defence for the terrible events that follow. And if murder is part of it, then so be it....

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