One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night - Classic Book for Nighttime Reading & Relaxation | Perfect for Bedtime Stories, Literary Enthusiasts, and Cozy Evenings

This was my introduction to Brookmyre, and I love it! It's a great crime farce, with very human characters and a wicked sense of humor.Like the best of Hiassen's, or Westlake's, or Dave Barry's crime farces... this one piles ridiculousness on absurdity, while still amke it- almost- plausible- and funny enough that one wants to find out what happens next.This is set in Scotland, which is a nice change from southern Florida, but apparently seeking equal opportunity when it comes to the criminal element.Even several of the "bad guys" are plausible and somewhat sympathetic characters, and this is even more true with the "good guys"- though all are flawed in ways that add to the plot.I will mention that there is quite a lot of gore in several places. If reading about dismemberment squicks you, this is probably not your book; but while it is graphic imagery, it's not really emotionally graphic. This is probably a Bad Thing for our compassion, but it does make the gore easier to tolerate.Very highly recommended for fans of crime/caper farces, especially if the gore is tolerable. This is a wickedly funny book.