272 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
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Language: English
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The long-awaited first novel by the award-winning author of two impressive story collections explores the sinister side of desire in Bakersfield, California, circa 1959, when a famous director arrives to scout locations for a film about madness an...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The long-awaited first novel by the award-winning author of two impressive story collections explores the sinister side of desire in Bakersfield, California, circa 1959, when a famous director arrives to scout locations for a film about madness an...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.