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A review by thetruthatallhazards
In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes, Paula Rabinowitz
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Incredible if you like noir. Predecessor to Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley series, and it reminds me of those books in the most interesting way. Incisive and well-plotted and layered.
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Rape and Murder