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224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447275374
Format: Digital
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 314 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
reflective 47%
mysterious 35%
tense 35%
emotional 29%
funny 23%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Loveable characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447275374
Format: Digital
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 314 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
reflective 47%
mysterious 35%
tense 35%
emotional 29%
funny 23%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Loveable characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%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