The Modigliani Scandal is a detective story in which, as the author notes, “a variety of characters, mostly young men, commit mischief, none of which leads to a predictable outcome. Critics praised it, calling the plot lively, energetic, light, clear, entertaining, easy (once again) and exciting." In the novel "Paper Money", Ken Follett, in his own words, "tried to show how closely corruption has brought people together the underworld, high financial circles and journalists. Therefore, the ending is much more serious than in “The Modigliani Scandal” - if you look at it, it’s almost tragic.”