crabbycrabby's review against another edition
This is a kinda horrible but completely compelling read. Dark and gritty. It really grew on me as I kept reading. Sarah Schulman is really smart.
sarahweiss's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mothmans_mum's review against another edition
4.0
I wish this was made into a film so i could add it to my favourite neo-noirs
lauracotterill's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
majakl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
slintangel'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
5.0
Graphic: Murder and Alcoholism
Moderate: Rape
tippytypewriter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
monwren's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Drug abuse