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96 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848427563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 24 May 2018
Description
The Smith family hatches a plan to murder their estranged matriarch for the insurance money. They hire Joe Cooper, a police detective and part-time contract killer, to do the job. But once he enters their trailer home and comes face to face with D...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
mysterious 37%
emotional 25%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
MurderMinor
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Vomit
96 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848427563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 24 May 2018
Description
The Smith family hatches a plan to murder their estranged matriarch for the insurance money. They hire Joe Cooper, a police detective and part-time contract killer, to do the job. But once he enters their trailer home and comes face to face with D...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
mysterious 37%
emotional 25%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
MurderMinor
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Vomit