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daed's review against another edition
2.0
Un montón de personas estúpidas, haciendo muchas estupideces después de encontrar mucho dinero. Es algo entretenido, pero en general el nivel de estupidez de todos los personajes es irrisorio e inverosímil. Final muy flojo.
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
WOW ... murder, greed, plotting. The movie (which was terrific) has a somewhat different ending. I'm torn as to whether the movie or the book is better. But the book is fantastic.
kelishiaradhalal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vmcdade's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
birdsandbooks1975's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
labunnywtf's review against another edition
2.0
I'm already bored to tears. Which is sad, because this book seemingly has potential. I was hesitant to pick it up after The Ruins, but Stephen King gave this high marks, so I guess I have to suck it up.
11/19 - I really hate this guy. I should've known better after The Ruins, but I tried anyway.
::sigh:: And the really sad thing is, this story could have been so much better in more capable hands. It's a really great story. It reminds me of a modern-day version of the story behind The Pearl. Notice I threw a lot more words in there, because there is no way I'm comparing this jackass to Steinbeck.
Ugh.
11/19 - I really hate this guy. I should've known better after The Ruins, but I tried anyway.
::sigh:: And the really sad thing is, this story could have been so much better in more capable hands. It's a really great story. It reminds me of a modern-day version of the story behind The Pearl. Notice I threw a lot more words in there, because there is no way I'm comparing this jackass to Steinbeck.
Ugh.
bookbabe222's review against another edition
5.0
This book gets 5 stars from me because it was thought provoking and also extremely gripping. This was one of those books I stayed up until the early hours reading.
The basic plot is fascinating and I had a good time posing the question to some friends and family members what they would do in a similar situation. My opinion of what I would do changed drastically by the end of the book and actually had an impact in my life about the relationship between money and happiness
Did I agree with all of the choices made by the main characters? NO - but I just went with it and had fun along the journey. It was a little dark but nothing too disturbing (I am sensitive to books that are too graphic/dark in tone)
The basic plot is fascinating and I had a good time posing the question to some friends and family members what they would do in a similar situation. My opinion of what I would do changed drastically by the end of the book and actually had an impact in my life about the relationship between money and happiness
Did I agree with all of the choices made by the main characters? NO - but I just went with it and had fun along the journey. It was a little dark but nothing too disturbing (I am sensitive to books that are too graphic/dark in tone)
rockyc5's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
JUST WATCH THE MOVIE. Scott Smith also worked on it and the plot is just better.
It's well and tightly written, defines Midwestern Noir, but for me this book SUCKS! I couldnt put it down but I also had to keep looking away! The guy is horrible about his brother and brother's dog. The story leaves you cold. The whole thing feels purposeless and meaningless. Bad choices all around.
It's well and tightly written, defines Midwestern Noir, but for me this book SUCKS! I couldnt put it down but I also had to keep looking away! The guy is horrible about his brother and brother's dog. The story leaves you cold. The whole thing feels purposeless and meaningless. Bad choices all around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Fatphobia, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Gun violence and Pregnancy
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
billymac1962's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent escapism!
A man, his brother, and his friend discover a downed single-engine plane in the woods outside of town. The lone pilot is dead and in the back seat is 4 million dollars in cash.
A roller coaster tale ensues as the three try to decide what to do with the money and events just snowball out of control. Written in the 1st person, I felt like a co-conspiritor with them.
I wish I could find more novels like this one. It was so good I almost ate it.
A man, his brother, and his friend discover a downed single-engine plane in the woods outside of town. The lone pilot is dead and in the back seat is 4 million dollars in cash.
A roller coaster tale ensues as the three try to decide what to do with the money and events just snowball out of control. Written in the 1st person, I felt like a co-conspiritor with them.
I wish I could find more novels like this one. It was so good I almost ate it.