A review by marco5599
A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The wonderful art of manipulation and deception, wrapped up in (at least) two masterclasses. #1; how to take a reader by surprise (I did not see that coming) and #2; how to make a finale cinematic (I saw the whole thing happening in front of me). Ira Levin; my man.