A review by ajnel
The Laughterhouse by Paul Cleave

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The sixth novel in the Christchurch murder noir series deals with a vigilante killer,  who murders a number of people who played a role in ensuring the release of a man who murdered his child.  The novel is another example of Cleave's ability to perfectly balance black comedy and the elements of a macabre murder thriller.