Reviews

Dead in Long Beach, California by Venita Blackburn

jvord777's review against another edition

challenging dark sad fast-paced

2.75

alexiscole's review against another edition

The writing style was not what my brain needed. May come back to it another time

glizzelda's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

This was a difficult read. I enjoyed it, but it took a lot of concentration. I think multiple entries from Wildfire were unnecessary. One entry from coral's novel would have been enough to introduce us to why the book is written the way it is. The book was entertaining though and I thought the fanfic portion was funny. 

convivialcatch's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

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

3.5

cscotthayward's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

2.5

daschneider's review

Too challenging and dark for me. 

quietmachine's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

4.25

ajkozak's review

dark emotional medium-paced

2.75

szucker6's review

DNF @64% when I should’ve stopped at 20%. I can’t stand this Greek chorus omniscient “we” narration and forcing myself through it is not going to cure my current reading slump. 

lukejsuth's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes