bunnieslikediamonds's review against another edition
4.0
Set in L.A. in the fifties, this taut and fast-paced suspense novel has a noirish feel about it. The psychological aspects are perhaps a little clumsily dealt with, but it's a whole lot more enjoyable than most modern thrillers dealing with fragmented personalities. Would have made an excellent movie in the right hands.
katie_konneker's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
1.0
lisalotte's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
celina31's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
wimberly154's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
jurassicreader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cpetrilla's review against another edition
The characters and plot were poorly written. Not a good book.
hadu's review against another edition
2.0
I guessed the ending early on but still appreciated the writing, sense of humor, and atmosphere.