Like other ' hardboiled ' writers , Macdonald aimed to give an impression of realism in his work through violence , sex and confrontation .
Two of Macdonald 's strengths were his use of psychology and his beautiful prose , which was full of imagery .
Like other ' hardboiled ' writers , Macdonald aimed to give an impression of realism in Macdonald 's work through violence , sex and confrontation .
Two of Macdonald 's strengths were his use of psychology and his beautiful prose , which was full of imagery .