Leaving Las Vegas by John O'Brien

Leaving Las Vegas

John O'Brien

192 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Sera is a prostitute, content with the independence and routine she has carved out for herself in a city defined by recklessness. But she is haunted by a spectre in a yellow Mercedes, a man from her past who is committed to taking control of her l...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.99

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...