System - A Shock To The

: Some viewers find the plot slightly unfocused or thematically thin in its later stages. Book Review: A Shock to the System by Simon Brett (1984)

: Graham Marshall (Michael Caine) is a corporate executive who, after being passed over for a long-awaited promotion, discovers that murder is a surprisingly effective way to climb the ladder of success. A Shock to the System

: Used copies are widely available at retailers like AbeBooks and Amazon . Music Reviews: Recent Releases A Shock to the System | Rotten Tomatoes : Some viewers find the plot slightly unfocused

The original novel is a standalone work, separate from Brett’s popular Charles Paris detective series. Music Reviews: Recent Releases A Shock to the

: Critics like Roger Ebert have lauded its ability to confound expectations, keeping the audience guessing until the very end. It is celebrated for its sharp critique of "Yuppie" culture and corporate greed.

: Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes give it a 71% approval rating , praising Caine's "finely layered performance" as an amoral anti-hero.