The Killing Jar
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Book Overview
In her stunning debut, Nicola Monaghan lays bare the gritty underbelly of life in Nottingham, England. Very early on, Kerrie-Ann begins to dream of the world beyond the rough council estate where she... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:074329968X
ISBN13:9780743299688
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.3" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The best book I've ever read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I am 20 years old and absolutely LOVED this book. For two days, I found myself making excuses to put off other things to continue reading. The characters (all of them) are so deeply developed and real. I won't say more than this is a total page-turner and a book that can change a life. After I finished, I immediately brought it to work and made some one else take it home. Needless to say, they agree. The only thing I disliked is that Monaghan has yet to write another novel! :)
Love the Irvine Welsh prose
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I couldn't get enough of this book, I couldn't put it down. It was direct to the point and moved flawlessly. I checked it out from the library but after reading it I bought the book for my collection. A very good read. Looking forward to more of Nicola Monaghan's work.
DON'T MISS THIS ONE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I agree with the other reviewer that once you get used to the dialect, this book is impossible to put down. I read it in less than 2 days and was totally absorbed by the characters and story. It is well written and unfolds beautifully. It has been a long time since a book has engrossed me like this one did. I hope she writes something else soon!
Gripping, couldn't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Once you get your head around the dialect in which The Killing Jar is written, it is impossible to put down. The way Kerry-Anne's character is built up and exposed to us is both gentle and brutal simultainiously. The story is compelling, and unlike so many lesser novels, believable. 3 people in my family have read it and were equally silent for the weekend whilst they relentlessly read. A fantastic, if different read.
A deeply meaningful read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book was beautifully written. I thought it was much more than just a story about a drug addict. It's about beginnings and survival and the strength it takes to rise above. It's about the darker side of love. I can't wait to read more from Nicola Monaghan!
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