The story is quite incredible. I would love to see the movie. What a mind. I didn't like Smith's second book, but this one, his first, blew me away! Just when you think nothing worse can happen, it does and it keeps on happening! It's a good book!!!

this is one of my all time favorite books. it keeps you spellbound from page one. the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat. i could not put it down!! hard to think that good people can get caught up in such bad things.

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll probably like the book. The movie closely follows the book. I saw the movie long before I read the book, but I felt the movie did a good job of cluing you into the emotions of the characters and their anxieties. Not a lot is added through the written text (which is rare between a book and a movie, since in the written word the author can explore the inner thoughts of the character and voice commentary about the characters). The ending of the book and the movie are different enough that you'll be glad you read the book.

Two brothers and a friend find $4 million in the cockpit of a downed plane. The pilot is dead. No one is looking for the money. To keep it, all they have to do is wait. It all sounded so simple... But from the moment their plan is set in motion, Hank Mitchell's well-ordered life spins out of control, sending him on a downward spiral of deceit, treachery, and blackmail-- total chaos leading to the unthinkable ... cold-blooded murder. Doomed to keep the secret of the money safe, Hank will kill and kill again, helped by the most calculating accomplice of all - his pregnant wife, Sarah. A Simple Plan plunges you into the world of a seemingly rational man whose descent into madness and murder will chill you to the bone. A masterpiece of psychological suspense, it will leave you wondering just how far you would go to hold onto a dream. "Spectacular... 10 shades blacker and several corpses grimmer than the novels of John Grisham... Do yourself a favor. Read this book."- Entertainmantly Weekly, A+ rating. "Electrifying... Don't think about getting any sleep tonight."- KIRKUS "Simply the best suspense novel of the year!"- Stephen King

I loved this book and it is a keeper for me. I have not seen the movie and I also read Scott Smith's other book, The Ruins, first. I was not impressed at all with that book so I put reading this one off. Wow, I shouldn't have. This book is horrifying and gives new meaning to "money is the root of all evil". As each new horror is revealed you are just left with the most sickening feeling. Yes, it is pretty outrageous and a little unbelievable but considering some of the true stories of what people have done for money, it's not that far off the mark. I didn't feel that the ending was predictable as some reviewers do, there was a very subtle twist there that I didn't see coming and just blew me away. I give it 5 stars

Stephen King, my favorite author/writer, called it "simply the best suspense novel of the year" so that was my main reason for reading it. I mean, if someone as talented as Stephen King says something is great, who am I to disagree? It was a fast, predictable read. I saw the end coming (and no, I have not seen the movie). I was disappointed and expected something phenomenal and this book was far from that.

On an afternoon jaunt, Hank, his brother, and a friend accidentally discover a wrecked plane. Inside they find the dead pilot and a sack containing four million dollars. The men know that they should notify the authorities, but instead they devise a foolproof scheme for keeping the money. They will hide it for one year, tell no one, live normally, and then divide the loot into three equal portions. Nothing can go wrong with such a simple plan-or can it? Smith draws his characters deftly, fully exploring the changes that occur in each of the men after their discovery. The plot is clever, gripping, and full of twists. As Hank narrates the story, the tension builds slowly, but is sustained until the surprise ending. YAs will quickly become caught up in this polished suspense novel.

It took awhile to post this book because my entire family had to pass it around. There is NO way you can anticipate the ending. I'm keeping my eyes open for other novels by this exceptional author. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

Very good book, much better than the movie. Kept me on the edge of my seat, and I just had to stay up late and finish it!

I couldn't hardly put this book down. Fast read.

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Different type of story and a fun read.

great book!

very suspenseful

A fascinating and excruciating thriller about a simple plan that spirals out of control. Gripping!

Awesome! SO much better than the movie!

It was hard to put down. A different take on the "criminal mind".I cannot wait for the movie

The book that inspired the motion picture by Paramount with Bridget Fonda and Billy Bob Thornton... Two brothers and a friend find 4 million ollars in the cockpit of a plane... Now what?

Two brothers and a friend find 4 Million dollars in the cockpit of a downed plane.....

The pilot is dead.......

No one is looking for the money....

To keep it, all they have to do is wait.

IT ALL SOUNDED SO SIMPLE.........

Even Stephen King says this is a good read!

a simple plan that goes haywire, if u haven't seen the movie the book is pretty interesting.
it involves 4.4 million dollars

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