About the Author by John Colapinto

About the Author

John Colapinto

254 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Just how did Cal Cunningham—a twenty-five-year-old bookstore stockboy who is new to Manhattan and who has never written anything—publish a bestselling novel that sells to the movies for a million dollars?A mysterious roommate, a timely bike accide...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 71%
mysterious 42%
tense 42%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.52

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