A Kiss After Dying is a re-inspired take on Ira Levin’s A Kiss Before Dying. This book by Ashok Banker features a protagonist who is a WOC, and is a pulpy thriller. Expect action, fast plot and quick snappy dialogue that is full of wit and a wallop of exposition.
This is narrated from the POV of Hannah (although that’s not her real name), who is studying in Zurich so she can stalk Ricky, the son of the man who murdered her father and stole his business ideas. She starts a relationship with him, so she can kill him...
Honestly, this was an average read. I loved the voice of the character, how psychotic and yet on the mark her commentary is about the world, but I had certain issues. Firstly the author felt he had to constantly remind the reader that his protagonist is female by referring to her breasts every other page or so, as if that’s our main centre of existence. Secondly the plotting didn’t grab me. The set-up of the scenes were questionable. I wasn’t sure what the purpose of Hannah’s relationship with Ricky was, when the ‘event’ at the end of Act One could’ve worked even if they didn’t have a relationship. It didn’t feel consequential. Overall I wasn’t surprised by the twists and there wasn’t much tension and suspense to sustain my attention. I think if redrafted this could make a good movie though.

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Wow. An electrifying novel.
Love story.
Hate story.
Love story.
I was thinking that continuously while I was reading this brilliant novel. Characters were over the top. I think it will be made into a movie.
This is a story about Hannah. She seems shy. Some would even say spiky.
People don't pay much attention to Hannah.Which is exactly how she's planned it. Its also a story about Ricky. Ricky is anything but shy. Rich, charming, good-looking, Ricky has never had a problem getting what he wants. And now he wants Hannah. There's a spark between them from the moment they meet. Even Hannah can't resist a man like Ricky for long.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Michael Joseph UK for giving me an advance copy of this book.

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