This is one of those books that you will either love or hate. Written by award winning author, , this novel is often slotted into the crime genre but it is really a fictional tale that uses a main plot to make extensive commentary about social problems. Well, that should suffice as warning to readers who are hoping for a light read. That's right; the book is heavy reading, not just because of the writing style but also because of the author's take on a number of topics.

The story itself is a bit elusive. Sure, it is set in the far off countryside where a rather creepy man, Kurt, is abusing women and using them for his own gains. He needs money and he gets these material gains by deceiving women. Read more about Greed