The Death of the Author by Gilbert Adair

The Death of the Author

Gilbert Adair

150 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery challenging informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

What, I thought, was to prevent me from truly killing the author?Part murder mystery and all jet-black satire, and based on a real life scandal, this edgy novella tells the story of Léopold Sfax, world-renowned as the creator of "The Theory"—a biz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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