princemyshkin97's review against another edition
4.0
Quite a convoluted plot, nowhere near as good as The Long Goodbye but still love the writing & setting
enbyglitch's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying mystery, with a decent cast of characters. A few cringe-worthy opinions of the times, but at least they don't impact the plot to any degree.
ajpeyton's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
alcazarz's review against another edition
3.0
well written but so confusing to keep up with all the characters and motives
eleganthedgehogs's review against another edition
Mixed. Overall glad read. Elizabeth interested that one of first , US cop’ books written 1939. 4@5 ( Heatherbell said that was generous, Liz&Sarah gave 5.5) 4@6 2@8
saskia6's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.0
I hated this. felt like some sort of male fantasy: main character so cool and tall and attractive and all the ladies want to sleep with him but he just refuses them. don’t even get me started on the portrayal of women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia
eyeseyed's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
yanulya's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.75
nbhatta's review against another edition
2.0
Really didn't enjoy it.
I realize this was the originator for many tropes, but still.
Too much casual violence against women, homophobia and other anachronisms for me.
I loved the small descriptions of things like walking down a damp sidewalk. Very colourful and descriptive.
But I didn't get sucked in and I usually do for mystery books.
I realize this was the originator for many tropes, but still.
Too much casual violence against women, homophobia and other anachronisms for me.
I loved the small descriptions of things like walking down a damp sidewalk. Very colourful and descriptive.
But I didn't get sucked in and I usually do for mystery books.