The Burnt Orange Heresy by Charles Willeford

The Burnt Orange Heresy

Charles Willeford

144 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A new paperback edition of the neo-noir novel book critics have called Willeford's best. Fast-talking, backstabbing, womanizing art critic Jacques Figueras will do anything - blackmail, burglary, fencing, assassination - to further his career. Cro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

dark 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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