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The original novel is a standalone work, separate from Brett’s popular Charles Paris detective series.

: 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

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: 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. The original novel is a standalone work, separate

" A Shock to the System " is most notably a by Simon Brett, later adapted into a 1990 cult classic film starring Michael Caine. The title has also been used for recent music releases by Daughtry and Tower. Film Review: A Shock to the System (1990)

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

: It focuses heavily on Graham’s obsessive sense of self-worth and his calculation that he is "entitled" to success at any cost.