jimmypat's review against another edition
4.0
Pitch-black noir. Compulsive reading. The ending was a bit telegraphed, but so much darker than I expected. This book is like a sock to the gut, but very good.
ryanpait's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
senordustin's review against another edition
4.0
I highlighted the high hell out of this book. so many startling and pretty passages. great old noir that still holds up.
mark_lm's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good noir. There is an odd little Nick Adams-like part stuck in the middle. As others have commented, this is even darker than typical noir, and the characters are a long way from attractive.
drphibes's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.75
salbulga's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
the_wagonmaster's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
sethiepoo's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75