A review by kckwells
The Singer's Gun by Emily St. John Mandel

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Anton Waker wants out of the family business but it’s not easy to walk away from a life of crime. He sells fake passports for his cousin Aria and she sends him on one “last job” in Italy. It’s a dark story about human trafficking and the emotional strain of living the lie. And a cat.