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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
It's clear why this is a landmark of the mystery/detective noir genre. I don't usually buy into introductions which tout the author as one of the genre greats (or as a Great American Author) but in this case it was absolutely true.
Prose is blunt, hard-edged. Harsh in places, deeply emotional in others.
It is from 1970, and it shows. Terminology is dated. This is not a negative for me--it's authentic, and history, especially queer history, shouldn't always be made palatable for modern audiences.
I am looking forward to reading the next book ASAP.
Prose is blunt, hard-edged. Harsh in places, deeply emotional in others.
It is from 1970, and it shows. Terminology is dated. This is not a negative for me--it's authentic, and history, especially queer history, shouldn't always be made palatable for modern audiences.
I am looking forward to reading the next book ASAP.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness, Homophobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Infidelity, and Outing
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse
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