During his promotional tour for his first-ever novel (after 50 movies), Woody Allen commented that this book is the best book he ever read. Intrigued, I grabbed it and added it to my reading list. The writing is, indeed, fantastic. The book pulled me in right away. The main character, Bud Corliss, plans his path to a millionaire's wealth through charm and cold calculation. He courts women, spins lies, and kills without a flinch.
The author builds the story through three sisters' viewpoints, one per section. The story slowly reveals Bud's well-planned grift. All of the characters, especially the three sisters, feel real and complex; Bud's steady narcissism is extremely unsettling in quiet ways. I was deeply immersed in his calculated risks and plans.
The book examines ambition without limits: how one person's polish erodes trust and safety, a reminder of everyday deceptions. This book is one of my top five reads this year. It's worth your time for Levin's clean tension. 5/5 Stars.
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