Deathtrap: A Thriller in Two Acts by Ira Levin

Deathtrap: A Thriller in Two Acts

Ira Levin

112 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction mystery play mysterious fast-paced

Description

Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a "dry" spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
funny 60%
dark 46%
tense 40%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.97

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