371 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446618120
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The highly acclaimed novel based on America's most infamous unsolved murder case. Dive into 1940s Los Angeles as two cops spiral out of control in their hunt for The Black Dahlia's killer in this powerful thriller that is "brutal and at the same t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,207 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 56%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
emotional 18%
adventurous 11%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Incest, RacismMinor
Dementia
371 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446618120
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The highly acclaimed novel based on America's most infamous unsolved murder case. Dive into 1940s Los Angeles as two cops spiral out of control in their hunt for The Black Dahlia's killer in this powerful thriller that is "brutal and at the same t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,207 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 56%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
emotional 18%
adventurous 11%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Incest, RacismMinor
Dementia