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Snack van: The novel Kindle Edition

by Jay Saph (Author), Kit Foster (Illustrator), Pauline Kiernan (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
How far would you go to protect your home? What would you do to get the partner you desire? Get ahead at your job? Get rich and stay high? From an idle village in semi-rural Essex, to the corridors of banking in central London, three sets of ordinary but different people become linked through a single act of desperation. Snack Van is a story of vengeance. It explores a depth of human emotion. It reminds us we’d do anything to keep what we have and grab what we can. Ordinary people can be dangerous.
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  1. Print length
    379 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    24 Jun. 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010DZVIIO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jay Saph
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 Jun. 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 379 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

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Jay Saph

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Over the past years, life has given me enough trials to attempt the writing of fiction novels. "Snack van" was my first novel published in June 2015. The work reflected my underlying fascination of how individuals, who appear normal on the surface, will resort to anything to achieve their goals. Lust, drugs, money, revenge and crime are good writing topics.

My second novel, "The Inhibited" published May 2016 came out of my love of science and dystopian fiction. I feel more satisfied with this novel as I hope the story line is far more intriguing. It is about a future society after a failed UK government policy to legalize all recreational drugs. It can be read by the young adult and explores the themes of genetics, segregation, emotion and what really makes us human - is it ourselves or our environment, or both?

I hope you enjoy my work and I’m always open to feedback and comments! Please leave a Amazon review.

I'm on Twitter @jaysaph @snackvannovel and @theinhibited

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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written, with one review noting its cracking plot intertwined between characters. They appreciate the wit, with one customer highlighting its witty observations of everyday life situations. The pacing receives mixed reactions from customers.

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14 customers mention ‘Readability’14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well written, with one customer describing it as a fantastic debut novel.

"...The book is very easy to read and well written! There is a great build up all the way to the end and keeps you hooked...." Read more

"Recommend to readers who enjoy books that provide a snap-shot of contemporary life and modern dilemmas...." Read more

"...A good read that could possibly do with a little proofread as I spotted a couple of small errors in the text...." Read more

"...me the whole way through, which is rare and testament to how well written it is and, more importantly, the believability of the characters...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Storyline’8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intriguing with well-introduced characters.

"...Overall an interesting, easy to read story." Read more

"...It started off a little slow, but introduced the characters well...." Read more

"...to how well written it is and, more importantly, the believability of the characters...." Read more

"Real characters to care about and therefore made me read on. I couldn't anticipate any happening and some shocking twists and turns throughout...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Wit’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's wit, with one mentioning its witty observations of everyday life situations, while another notes how it explores interesting ideas and provides a snap-shot of contemporary life.

"Recommend to readers who enjoy books that provide a snap-shot of contemporary life and modern dilemmas...." Read more

"...It also explores interesting ideas such as the lengths that we as human beings will go to in order to get what we want." Read more

"...It has a fascinating overall theme which sees the author delving into human behaviour. A great read." Read more

"Trashy, humourous, well observed and a virtual page turner. Perfect as a sunshine holiday read. Polished this off in a couple of days. Enjoy." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Pacing’3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it engaging and captivating, while others describe it as ponderous.

"...There is a great build up all the way to the end and keeps you hooked...." Read more

"...the writer presents humanity at their most desperate - gritty, unnerving and primal at times, a cross section of our society is revealed and laid..." Read more

"This novel fully engaged me the whole way through, which is rare and testament to how well written it is and, more importantly, the believability of..." Read more

"...I found it very slow and ponderous and the characters frankly boring and I couldn't engage with them. I got to chapter 12 before I gave up, sorry...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars This novel fully engaged me the whole way through, ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2016
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    This novel fully engaged me the whole way through, which is rare and testament to how well written it is and, more importantly, the believability of the characters. It also explores interesting ideas such as the lengths that we as human beings will go to in order to get what we want.
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  • Maria
    3.0 out of 5 stars Snack Van
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2019
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    Recommend to readers who enjoy books that provide a snap-shot of contemporary life and modern dilemmas.
    The book is concentrated around two brothers, Mark and Theo and their friends and family.
    Mark's character and his dispute with his neighbour was for me the strongest element of the book. His journey from irritation and resentment to all-out war with his neighbour and how it damaged his health and his marriage was done very well. The situation was one most people could relate to and I'm sure most readers will have experienced a disagreement that preyed on their mind and kept them awake at night.
    Theo's life is disrupted by unrequited love and his friends sinking deeper into the drug world. This part of the book didn't work as well for me personally. While Mark's transition from complaining about the situation to taking action was clearly demonstrated, the actions taken by some of the other characters towards the end came as a shock.
    Overall an interesting, easy to read story.
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  • A L H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary people are not always what they seem
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2017
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    This was on the whole a really good read. It started off a little slow, but introduced the characters well. I did not find many of them to be particularly nice people, even those I feel I was "supposed" to like. The story gave the everyday struggles of ordinary people and for a time I wondered exactly where it was going. Then all of a sudden it all knitted together beautifully in ways I did not expect to reach a pretty crazy conclusion. A good read that could possibly do with a little proofread as I spotted a couple of small errors in the text. These were very minor though and I would still definitely recommend it.
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  • Mr Alex Savopoulos
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read - I couldn't put this book down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2015
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    An excellent read - I couldn't put this book down! It's a realistic story of a middle class family who have to take matters to address a very annoying neighbour! A problem that no doubt happens to many! The book is very easy to read and well written!

    There is a great build up all the way to the end and keeps you hooked. There is a mixture of some real dodgy characters and bit of Canary wharf types who live life on the edge! I also like all the parts of London this book covers!!

    I highly recommend this book!!!
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  • ER CALLOW
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gritty, intriguing.. Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2015
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    Real characters to care about and therefore made me read on. I couldn't anticipate any happening and some shocking twists and turns throughout. No true heroes or villains- the writer presents humanity at their most desperate - gritty, unnerving and primal at times, a cross section of our society is revealed and laid bare, and tells of what the reasonable and unreasonable can be driven to do.
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  • Quaser
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2016
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    An interesting tale. Well written, with rounded characters and an (almost) believable story-line. Nearly everyone will, at one time or another, have had experience of of a thoughtless neighbour, whose selfish act (in this case parking their van poorly), spoils a good relationship. As the story weaves it way around, I wondered several times where it was heading...but eventually all became clear. An enjoyable read.
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  • Jo Jowett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating read. Highly recommend.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2015
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    I really enjoyed this well written book. There is an intriguing plot with a diverse mix of characters which were intricately described, drawing you in as though they are familiar to you. It has a fascinating overall theme which sees the author delving into human behaviour. A great read.
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  • Andyj
    4.0 out of 5 stars Belter,but.....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2017
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    Great read,cracking plot intertwined between characters . Only reason its a 4 star not 5 was the ending as a bit abrupt but apart from that,well worth a go.
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  • BLA 49
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 October 2016
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    I thought this book was done well. I thought Mark was a well defined character and I came very close to not liking him. But once I realized he suffered from depression and had so much stress in the past, he grew on me. There were many twists and turns in this book. The plot was great, and having neighbors who totally turned his life upside down is something I can relate to. Even thought he was a little bit full of himself, I still wanted things to go well for him. Loved all the descriptive writing and the way the writer went into Marks dark side. This story is so true to life and keeps you wondering what will happen next. I honestly could not put it down. From the beginning to the end it kept me turning the pages. This book shows you what can happen to make an ordinary family and just every day people get pushed to the end of their rope. I would highly recommend this book.
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  • Dr. Nesly Clerge, DC
    4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasurable read
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 November 2015
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    I am quite annoyed that the rating system does not allow .5 increments because this story deserves 4.5 stars, at least from my point of view. Saph sets the stage with several interesting and memorable characters. The author provided several different but plausible scenarios in this novel. It's probably one of the many reasons I enjoyed this book so much. What do you do when the woman you desire is dating your friend? The better question is, what are you willing to do? What do you do when ill-mannered neighbors disturb the tranquility of your environment? The narrative explores the mundane situations of daily life, and the edgy side of drug usage. We are allowed a glimpse into the world of drug dealers, and jealousy among friends, although subtle.

    I’ll be honest, when I started the book it didn’t grab me, not initially; however, as the story progresses, it transformed into something amazing. This is the type of story that provides a little of everything. What kept me turning pages, was the situation of Mark and his annoying neighbor. I think we’ve all faced similar situations but we were probably afraid to act. The book covers a theme that has a lot of relevance in the society that we live in. The story is written in third person but the characters are complex and well-drawn.

    The book is well-written, properly paced, with unexpected twists and turns along the way. I truly enjoyed the story, and I highly recommend it. An easy 4.5 stars.
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  • Jason C
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 March 2019
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    Cocaine, love and murder, the neighbor's snack van and more. Some interesting dialog and intrigue around immigrant families in greater London.
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  • Verified Purchaser
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary people with nice life twists. Well worth a read.
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 July 2016
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    I enjoyed this story, particularly with the characters being so real in the descriptions of what they were like as people, and how they were thinking and feeling. It also had an element of surprise in it, I found, in how the characters changed and where their lives took a slight right hand turn from where they (and I) thought they might be heading. Well worth a read.
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