The Devil's Work

This was a perfect poolside book. This maybe sounds like an insult, but it was exactly what I was looking for in a summer read: a compelling page-turner to accompany my chlorine-and-sunscreen scented surroundings.

The twists and turns weren't as twisty-and-turny as I would have liked, and the ending gets a little silly, but the setting and themes - office politics, the world of publishing, maintaining a relationship with your family while trying to fulfill your own passions - these all worked well, and just enough crazy happens to keep you invested. 3.5/5