truecrime by Jake Arnott
A blistering take on Cool Britannia and London's underbelly in the 1990s, the third novel in Jake Arnott's loose trilogy following The Long Firm and He Kills Coppers.
A rollercoaster journey through a landscape most honest, decent people wouldn't know existed. . sparklingly witty, immensely profound . . . it should be read as a matter of urgency * Erwin James, Guardian *
The most expansive, ironical and funny novel of the series * David Isaacson, Daily Telegraph *
The popularity of Arnott's work rests on his fluent, readable style and strong storytelling. While challenging the hype surrounding the genre, he avoids hypocrisy by stopping just short of glamorising his subject matter. * New Statesman *
Arnott delivers a beacon-bright satire . . . a literary triumph * Metro *
Arnott's satire is right on the money * Observer *
'Arnott's clever, style-conscious book is brutally authentic, yet at the same time ironically "knowing", with an almost satirical attitude to gangster entertainment and the cult of criminal celebrity. Its total readability consolidates his status as a blue-chip crime writer'. * Sunday Times *
Arnott has a sharp sense of humour and a real concern for the consequences of crime on his characters and society. * Daily Telegraph *
Arnott is both witty and gritty. * Daily Telegraph *
The most expansive, ironical and funny novel of the series * David Isaacson, Daily Telegraph *
The popularity of Arnott's work rests on his fluent, readable style and strong storytelling. While challenging the hype surrounding the genre, he avoids hypocrisy by stopping just short of glamorising his subject matter. * New Statesman *
Arnott delivers a beacon-bright satire . . . a literary triumph * Metro *
Arnott's satire is right on the money * Observer *
'Arnott's clever, style-conscious book is brutally authentic, yet at the same time ironically "knowing", with an almost satirical attitude to gangster entertainment and the cult of criminal celebrity. Its total readability consolidates his status as a blue-chip crime writer'. * Sunday Times *
Arnott has a sharp sense of humour and a real concern for the consequences of crime on his characters and society. * Daily Telegraph *
Arnott is both witty and gritty. * Daily Telegraph *
Born in 1961, Jake Arnott lives in London. His first novel, The Long Firm, was a major critical and popular success. It was subsequently made into a BBC TV series, which was nominated for two BAFTA awards. His second novel, He Kills Coppers, was also made into a series by Channel 4. He has since published the novels truecrime, Johnny Come Home, The Devil's Paintbrush, The House of Rumour and, most recently, The Fatal Tree.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340818572 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340818573 |
| Title | truecrime |
| Author | Jake Arnott |
| Series | The Long Firm Trilogy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2004-06-21 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |