oculus74's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
roses_inc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tennilles's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nixieish's review against another edition
4.0
Easy, fun read. Really enjoyed it.
Too bad the movie didn't live up to the book.
Too bad the movie didn't live up to the book.
bitchburgerbibliophile's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
joelipsett's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
itsa_mario's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
gizmokanread's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
reeder_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jbrendanshaw's review against another edition
2.0
A slice of 1990s serial killer narratives that feels very rote with the distance of 20 years - New York is a jungle, diversity is cringey, gay characters are catty, in the art world and/or adjacent to AIDS, and the female heroine is taking self defense classes. The most interesting element is the central woman's writing life as a thriller novelist. This is better than the truly awful film adaptation that only uses the central conceit (a serial killer who uses valentines to taunt his victims - victims who once taunted him). If you want a serial killer novel that does exactly what you expect, read on.