leonard_driscoll's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-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
This is my second time reading this novel, and I was surprised at how gripping it was. On first reading, I was most struck by the poise and density of the language-few write as well as Quin. But also unavoidable was the seedy, claustrophobic stickiness of Quin’s Brighton, and the futility she finds in human desire. This time, I found myself pulled in by the almost thrillerish plot and deft shifts between vaudeville, noir, and comedy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
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