to subdue him. Many of the characters die in the ensuing violence and the epilogue of the story reveals grim details as to how all the survivors have found a way of escaping responsibility for the tragedy using varying routes from lawsuits and finding religion to making documentaries which explicitly blame everyone else. The book ends with the line "No one has taken responsibility" — echoing an earlier rant by Bruce that we have created a blame free society in which any problem or shortcoming can be blamed on others rather than accepting responsibility for our own actions. Characters Bruce Delamitri – the main protagonist, an egocentric filmmaker who has become controversial for the celluloid violence he produces. Wayne – A cruel and immoral killer. Scout – Wayne's lover and confidant. Brooke Daniels – A vaguely abnormal model and aspiring actress. Velvet Delamitri – Bruce's estranged daughter. Farrah Delamitri – Bruce's estranged wife. Karl Brezner – Bruce's agent. Awards and nominations It won the 1996 Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award. Theatrical version Elton penned a play based on the novel, which premiered at the Nottingham Playhouse in 1996, and later played in London's West End. References 1996 British novels British satirical novels Novels by Ben Elton Hollywood novels Novels set in Los Angeles British novels adapted into plays Simon & Schuster books Novels set in one day