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265 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307948687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime / Black Lizard
Publication date: 06 September 2011
Description
From the author of The Snowman, a funny, dark, and twisted caper story worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers. Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he's a master of his profession. But one career simply can't support his luxurious...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,476 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 36%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Excrement, Gun violence, Animal deathModerate
Abortion, Sexual content, AbleismMinor
Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism
265 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307948687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime / Black Lizard
Publication date: 06 September 2011
Description
From the author of The Snowman, a funny, dark, and twisted caper story worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers. Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he's a master of his profession. But one career simply can't support his luxurious...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,476 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 36%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Excrement, Gun violence, Animal deathModerate
Abortion, Sexual content, AbleismMinor
Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism