The Sweet Smell of Psychosis: A Novella by Martin Rowson, Will Self

The Sweet Smell of Psychosis: A Novella

Martin Rowson, Will Self

96 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark funny fast-paced

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A brief and brilliant satire of magazine hacks and fashionistas, The Sweet Smell of Psychosis shows Will Self - a writer acclaimed as "a masterly prose-maker" by London's Sunday Times - at the top of his form. It looks as if it's going to be quite...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

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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