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zefrog's review
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rupert Smith's offerings, whether as himself or as James Lear, are always great value and this short novel is no exception.
What starts as a lighthearted and witty satire of the world of soap television and the tabloid press, gradually takes on a much more sinister turn to metamorphose into a thrilling tale of deception and murder.
It's clear that Smith had as much fun writing this as the reader has reading it. The writing, as usual, is impeccable (there are some great one liners) and the plot keeps us on edge to the very last word. A lot of fun.
What starts as a lighthearted and witty satire of the world of soap television and the tabloid press, gradually takes on a much more sinister turn to metamorphose into a thrilling tale of deception and murder.
It's clear that Smith had as much fun writing this as the reader has reading it. The writing, as usual, is impeccable (there are some great one liners) and the plot keeps us on edge to the very last word. A lot of fun.
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