People Like Us by Dominick Dunne

People Like Us

Dominick Dunne

464 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

The way journalist Gus Bailey tells it, old money is always preferred, but occasionally new money sneaks in—even where it is most unwelcome. After moving from Cincinnati, Elias and Ruby Renthal strike it even richer in New York, turning their mill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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