A review by basementeyes
Night Film by Marisha Pessl

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very good book, really incredible use of form. Only downside is the fat phobic/racist/transphobic commentary the protagonist sometimes gives. It appears that this is a quirk of the main character being “grizzled” but it can be a bit jarring in an otherwise really interesting and gripping story.