A Simple Plan
A Simple Plan
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
Ohio • 1990s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Simple Plan by Scott B. Smith is a 1993 neo-noir crime thriller where Hank Mitchell, his brother Jacob, and their friend Lou discover a crashed plane with over four million dollars in cash. They decide to keep the money if unclaimed after six months, but their plan quickly unravels, leading to deception, violence, and murder as they struggle with their moral dilemmas and desperation. The book involves themes of extreme violence and psychological distress.
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Mysterious
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Scott B. Smith's A Simple Plan is a gripping thriller that explores the moral descent of ordinary individuals entangled in crime. Praised for its suspense and fast pace, the novel keeps readers engaged with complex characters and unexpected twists. However, some critics find the plot's escalating bleakness disheartening. Overall, it's a compelling read with strong psychological depth.
Who Should Read A Simple Plan?
Fans of suspenseful and morally complex thrillers will enjoy Scott B. Smith's A Simple Plan. Ideal for readers who appreciate the tension and psychological depth found in works like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Stephen King's Misery, this novel's exploration of human greed and desperation will captivate and haunt its audience.
33,082 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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432
Novel • Fiction
Ohio • 1990s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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