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mc235's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Moody & engrossing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, and Murder
travisppe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A refreshing take on the hard-boiled California thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Alcohol
kjboldon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Tried to read this a little at a time but gave up and sped to the end. So good. So foundational about what noir really is about, and so exhilaratingly table turning!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, and Stalking
reid23's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sick book. i love hughes’ writing style. Dix is such an amazingly written character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking and Alcohol
Minor: War