186 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 938410
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Classics
Publication date: 06 May 2010
Description
After the war, cynical veteran Dix Steele has moved to L.A., a city terrified by a strangler preying on young women. Bumping into an old friend, now a detective working on the case, Dix is thrilled by closely following the progress of the police. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
tense 81%
mysterious 79%
reflective 12%
challenging 11%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, MurderModerate
Stalking, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Rape, War186 pages • first pub 1947 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 938410
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Classics
Publication date: 06 May 2010
Description
After the war, cynical veteran Dix Steele has moved to L.A., a city terrified by a strangler preying on young women. Bumping into an old friend, now a detective working on the case, Dix is thrilled by closely following the progress of the police. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
tense 81%
mysterious 79%
reflective 12%
challenging 11%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, MurderModerate
Stalking, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Rape, War