187 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752852065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Roy Dillon is young, good-looking and devastatingly charming. He's also a completely amoral con man. Lily, his mother, works for the mob. Moira Langtry, Roy's mistress, is always looking for the main chance, and so is Carol Roberg, the nurse broug...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 41%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Eating disorder, Genocide, Antisemitism
187 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752852065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Roy Dillon is young, good-looking and devastatingly charming. He's also a completely amoral con man. Lily, his mother, works for the mob. Moira Langtry, Roy's mistress, is always looking for the main chance, and so is Carol Roberg, the nurse broug...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 41%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Eating disorder, Genocide, Antisemitism