Crime Book

I can't write an honest review for this book without mentioning that this is by far the most disturbing work of literature I've ever read. Seriously, I read Guts by Palahniuk and didn't give a fuck.

Lolita explores pedophilia through the eyes of a man impossibly in love with a young girl. It talks volumes about love and how it can render you helpless to a point of self-destruction. But Crime is different. Crime is the one part of human nature that we all refuse to talk about. The part that is buried deep within layers of civility, manners, morality and such imposed upon us by the society. When you strip it all away, we are what we truly are - apex predators who understand our own power and will wield it ruthlessly, if necessary. That is why we inflict mindless cruelty towards others - simply because it is fucking possible.

Crime follows fallen from grace cop Ray Lennox as he tries to escape his demons in Scotland through a Florida vacation with his fiancee Trudi. He sees redemption in the form of a 12 year old abuse victim, Tianna and does everything under his power to make things right.

The characters are solid and three-dimensional, their goodness and flaws very convincing. The writing is beautiful, narrative is gripping. Every minute of spare time I got, I'd reach for the book. That good.

The transformation of Ray Lennox seems a little far-fetched. Tianna also finds temporary sanctuary at a random nice couple's house, which is b.s - Child Services, procedures, hello? But I am going to let these things pass.

Because any book that etches itself in my head to this extent deserves a few passes.