Fadeout by Joseph Hansen

Fadeout

Dave Brandstetter #1

Joseph Hansen

177 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

With a new Introduction by Michael Nava. Published fifty years ago, a time when being gay was illegal in 49 out of 50 states, Joseph Hansen's first Dave Brandstetter novel shattered stereotypes and redefined the Private Eye novel as we know it. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 46%
emotional 36%
adventurous 29%
tense 26%
reflective 24%
sad 24%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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