A review by deprivance
Bait by J. Kent Messum

3.0

Because this novel is a graphically disturbing thriller, it is not suitable for everyone, but those who can handle it will be rewarded with a suspenseful, thought-provoking story. The dialogue is rather crude but it seems to fit the characters and their situation, since they are forced to survive on a deserted island with scarce resources while suffering from heroin withdrawal. The characters grow in depth as the story progresses, giving the reader insight into the minds of drug addicts in a way that can make one reconsider his or her stigmatization against junkies. [b:Bait|17838341|Bait|J. Kent Messum|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1366642694s/17838341.jpg|24757240] had me on edge throughout the entire novel and I finished most of it in one sitting. I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads but this has not influenced my review in any way.