A review by gluckenstein
The Ax by Donald E. Westlake

dark funny inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Like 12 Chairs and other books of that nature, where the main character has to do a similar thing a predetermined number of times (in this case it is 6+1 homicides, not 12 chair guttings), this has some trouble with the variety of the set pieces but overall this is funny and lean enough to offset the thinness and the monotony of the conceit.