The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy

The Black Dahlia

L.A. Quartet #1

James Ellroy

384 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 2,296 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 83%
tense 52%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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