A review by wynnz
Bust by Jason Starr, Ken Bruen

dark fast-paced

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

4.0

 

Max, a disgruntled husband,

Popeye, a psychotic hitman,

Angela, a seductive and sexy go-getter, Max's mistress, and Popeye's girlfriend,

A deadly ménage à trois.

Take a peek into the lives of the paranoid, despairing, and deranged. Follow Max's life, a man who, on the surface, has everything: a wife, his own successful company, a gorgeous mistress—just like a duck swimming on a pond, on the surface calm and serene, but manic and chaotic underneath. Watch as his life and the lives of those in his orbit slowly dissolve and go down the drain.

A black comedy that examines the absurdity and desperation of people searching for the perfect life. An entertaining and fast-paced read with despicable and shallow characters and an interesting plot.