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I loved this. But make no mistake this is not a thriller. This is not going to be a fast twisty ride. However if you want to get into the mind of a dangerously flawed individual and want to really understand why he did what he did, then you’ll love this. The writing is great. There are so many little clever details in the book, I felt as if I was there with them. I admire an author who can create such an atmosphere. It’s rare these days. Basically if you liked The Wych Elm by Tana French you’ll like this. It’s just my sort of book.

miacorkum's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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kbranfield's review against another edition

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4.0

A Good Man by Ani Katz is an unsettling novel with ominous overtones.

Thomas Martin takes pride in caring for his wife Miriam and their eleven year old daughter Ava. He is well settled into his career with an advertising agency. Thomas and Miriam own a lovely home and Ava is enrolled in an exclusive school. But all is not perfect in his world. His childhood was dysfunctional and even now, his mom and sisters live an eccentric life. Ava has made a huge error in judgment. Real world tragedies are unfolding all around him. So when Thomas's life takes an unexpected turn, his reaction leads him to make shocking decisions that are irreversible.

On the surface, Thomas's narration of events seems straight forward and honest. His childhood is dysfunctional but he has managed to build a good life for himself. Thomas is deeply in love with Miriam but is their life as idyllic as he presents? His career is on upward swing but his current pitch is stressful. As Thomas's story unfolds, it becomes clear his impressions and memories might not be quite accurate. As Thomas's life begins to spiral, can his narration and recollections be trusted?

A Good Man is a dark yet absolutely mesmerizing character study. Over the course of the story, it does not take long to realize Thomas's perspective of events is a little skewed. With a heavy sense of foreboding, Ani Katz brings this suspenseful and troubling debut to a completely shocking conclusion. A deeply disquieting read that is as riveting as it is disturbing.

blueyogi's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

demiew's review

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dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aubreyisawesome's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

jeanniechambers's review

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5.0

I thought about a less-than-five-star, but any book that makes me think about it during the day, begging me to pick it up again and read more, is worth a five star.

This is a psychological suspense with a few sordid twists. It’s sort of like watching an accident happen in slow motion. You can’t do anything about the accident, except look away, but that’s just it. You can’t.

I almost stopped reading right off the bat, because of the operatic theme. (I’m not a big fan, and it was all foreign), BUT, I encourage you to read through it, because it follows throughout the story.

It’s a dark story, and a tragic tale of a narcissistic person with a troubled past.

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