Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #192747 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Synopsis
In his cell, a small-time petty criminal sur renders himself to the sadistic fantasies of hatred, rage an d despair that are trapped inside him. This descent into the isolated mind of a man becomes a challenging vision of a wo rld deprived of love. '

Customer Reviews

An incredibly intense and disturbing novel
This is a well written and powerful novel. However it is extremely disturbing in places and is neither an easy nor a pleasant read.
I found it difficult at first to have any understanding or empathy with the central character as his sickeningly sadistic revenge fantasies are exposed. However, it becomes obvious that in reality he is an ineffectual man who is allowing his obsessions to destroy him both physically and mentally.
I was glad that I forced myself to finish this novel, but will not be re-visiting it in a hurry. I would recommend readers new to this author to start with 'The Demon', which is equally effective in delivering its messages but is a more mature and less intense tale.