Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuseMinor
Cancer, Toxic relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
208 pages | first published 1973
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ISBN/UID: 9781681990491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Death claims investigator Dave Brandstetter enters a world thespians and booksellers as he uncovers the true story behind the death of a rare book dealer in this noir-spun masterpiece of California crime fiction. Since a burning accident that left...Book Information
208 pages | first published 1973
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ISBN/UID: 9781681990491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Death claims investigator Dave Brandstetter enters a world thespians and booksellers as he uncovers the true story behind the death of a rare book dealer in this noir-spun masterpiece of California crime fiction. Since a burning accident that left...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuseMinor
Cancer, Toxic relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating