A review by jadedmirror
A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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

3.75

I read this book because I really liked Scott Smith's novel The Ruins. I enjoy his writing style but
when he decided to kill his brother
I had a gut wrenching feeling from then on that didn't stop till I finished the book. Also the dog scene wasn't necessary. He could have
tried to put the dog up for adoption. It's obvious they weren't even trying to give the dog a happy home. He was stuck outside chained up all the time
.  Overall I just started hating the main character from the way he treats his brother, to the dog, the sheriff... Dude was not a good dude. When I finished the novel I just felt bad lol. Definitely left an impact, whether that be bad or good, right now I can't say. 
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