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Already Dead by Denis Johnson

localrancher's review

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It’s dreadfully boring. 30 pages and absolutely nothing happens. The characters aren’t worth following. 

poppydrops's review

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dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nkmeyers's review

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2.0

parts of this are great, and some of the scenes could happen in no other setting between people from no where else in the world. Another reviewer said it better than I can " literature has to be more than just wild characters with wild stories" I wasn't exactly expecting great literature when I picked this up and I was surprised by the book's literary intent, but I'd still rather read [practical demonkeeping] for the tenth time.

uncleflannery's review

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5.0

"She said she had cancer of the liver but cured it with her mind." This book drags in parts but anything that could be described as new age noir is a flan-trap that can't be unsprung. Reads like Billy Wilder via Leonard Cohen.
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