Elliot Allagash / Simon Rich

I don't know what to think about this one! Could a character like Elliot really control people the way he seems to be able to? Scarily, the author makes us believe that if you have enough money you can manipulate things to get whatever you want, no matter how unlikely or bizarre. And look out if you don't fit into Elliot's plans for you. He is a most unusual and not particularly pleasant character, but strangely fascinating. Worth the read, definitely.

Who would enjoy this? If you're interested in what makes people tick, normal and not so normal, then you should really enjoy this book.

Reviewed by Hamish