The Burnt Orange Heresy by Charles Willeford

The Burnt Orange Heresy

Charles Willeford

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fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

This is the classic neo-noir novel acclaimed as Charles Willeford's best and the basis for a 2020 major motion picture.Fast-talking, backstabbing, womanizing, and fiercely ambitious art critic James Figueras will do anything--blackmail, burglary, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

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

3.75

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