274 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
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Language: English
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A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews, it also set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense. Now a modern classic, as gripping in its tautly plotted action as it is penetrating ...
Community Reviews Summary of 793 reviews
Moods
tense 74%
mysterious 72%
emotional 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
sad 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 28% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Grief, AbortionMinor
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Stalking274 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews, it also set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense. Now a modern classic, as gripping in its tautly plotted action as it is penetrating ...
Community Reviews Summary of 793 reviews
Moods
tense 74%
mysterious 72%
emotional 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
sad 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 28% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Grief, AbortionMinor
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Stalking