The Killing Jar

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! :)

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.

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!

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.

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!