The Killing Jar

by Nicola Monaghan

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: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The best book I've ever read

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

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

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

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

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!