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Gun Monkeys: A Novel

Victor Gischler
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Gun Monkeys: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Victor Gischler

Gun Monkeys: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Gun Monkeys: A Novel by Victor Gischler, a person named Charlie Swift, a hitman, finds his life unraveling when a job goes awry. Caught in a whirlwind of betrayal and danger, Charlie navigates a world of crime and survival, where he must confront his past and the treacherous individuals who threaten his existence.

Gritty

Dark

Suspenseful

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,401 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Victor Gischler's Gun Monkeys: A Novel delivers a fast-paced, gritty crime thriller with dark humor and vivid action scenes. Readers appreciate the engaging plot and sharp writing style. However, some find the characters lacking depth and the violence excessive. Overall, it offers an entertaining, albeit brutal, ride through the criminal underworld.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gun Monkeys: A Novel?

Readers who enjoy Gun Monkeys: A Novel by Victor Gischler are likely fans of gritty, fast-paced crime thrillers with dark humor. Similar to fans of Elmore Leonard’s Get Shorty or Donald E. Westlake’s The Hot Rock, they appreciate sharp dialogue and morally complex characters in high-stakes situations.

4.1

1,401 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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