336 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892962068
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 September 1987
Description
On January 15, 1947, the torture-ravished body of a beautiful young woman is found in a vacant lot. The victim makes headlines as the Black Dahlia—and so begins the greatest manhunt in California history. Caught up in the investigation are Bucky B...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 52%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Incest, RacismMinor
Dementia
336 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892962068
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 September 1987
Description
On January 15, 1947, the torture-ravished body of a beautiful young woman is found in a vacant lot. The victim makes headlines as the Black Dahlia—and so begins the greatest manhunt in California history. Caught up in the investigation are Bucky B...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 52%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Incest, RacismMinor
Dementia