The Sweet Smell of Psychosis by Will Self

The Sweet Smell of Psychosis

Will Self

89 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark funny fast-paced

Description

Trapped in the most venal media clique in London, Richard is losing it on all fronts. Most of all, he's losing his soul to Bell, a television personality, and his heart to the nubile Ursula Bentley. He is lured on by the fragrance of her perfume a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.91

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