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jniklaus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
jennswan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Death
Minor: Homophobia
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
An easy and often funny read from Bradbury, he's such a fun and inventive read. This is his ode to noir and detective fiction in the realm of James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler, with a self-insert character that is totally Bradbury himself. Lots of fun, but felt it was a little too short. Luckily there are two other books in the series.
nickhenderson515's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
_ardis's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
reba_reads_books's review against another edition
1.0
I just couldn't get into the story and characters, and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't picture the setting as well as I wanted to.
luisasm's review against another edition
5.0
A great mystery, with a truly sympathetic protagonist in his complete pitifulness. The characters are pretty complex. They stroll along the pages as if they are right there with you. Crumley of course is great, and the classic slightly insane detective and his bewildered sidekick manages to seem new. There is no author I've read as excellent in description as Ray Bradbury. His settings come to life. The plot twists and turns, drags you down and pushes you back up. Suspenseful and creepy, while also being entertaining and sad.