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ellasc's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The book was classic Chandler, classic Marlowe.
However, I was unable to really enjoy it as there was far too much racism and misogyny.
It was a real struggle to keep on track with the story whenever a slur came up, so by the last few pages I was still trying to work out who certain characters were.
However, I was unable to really enjoy it as there was far too much racism and misogyny.
It was a real struggle to keep on track with the story whenever a slur came up, so by the last few pages I was still trying to work out who certain characters were.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Minor: Murder and Alcoholism
sav_22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Alcoholism, Blood, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Classism, Gore, Drug use, and Misogyny
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