A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin

A Kiss Before Dying

Ira Levin with Mauro Hantman

8 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 74%
mysterious 73%
emotional 10%
adventurous 7%
funny 6%
sad 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.92

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