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283 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447275367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Freddie Montgomery has committed two crimes. He stole a Dutch old-master painting from a wealthy family friend and murdered the chambermaid who caught him in the act. Narcissistic, greedy and reckless, Freddie travels through life apparently witho...
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
reflective 44%
mysterious 38%
tense 33%
emotional 27%
funny 22%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 46%Loveable characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse
283 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447275367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Freddie Montgomery has committed two crimes. He stole a Dutch old-master painting from a wealthy family friend and murdered the chambermaid who caught him in the act. Narcissistic, greedy and reckless, Freddie travels through life apparently witho...
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
reflective 44%
mysterious 38%
tense 33%
emotional 27%
funny 22%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 46%Loveable characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse