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lesliewilleford's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Lesbophobia, Blood, Death, Gore, Domestic abuse, Murder, Homophobia, Alcohol, Police brutality, Violence, Cursing, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence
thnksfrthmmrs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I thought I was going to read about the actual Black Dahlia. Bless that girl's soul, this heavily fictionalized depiction of her murder is insulting.
A lot of random storylines were unnecessary to the story, unlikeable characters... It was a real struggle getting through this disturbing book.
A lot of random storylines were unnecessary to the story, unlikeable characters... It was a real struggle getting through this disturbing book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racial slurs, Sexism, Violence, Sexual violence, Gun violence, and Misogyny
jdcorley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Some day I'll write 50,000 words about the tapestry of this novel, how terrible (in the ancient sense) and wonderful (same) it is. it's that kind of experience: noir and crime and mystery and historical character drama all wrapped and intertwined and all, in the end, the same, the same, the same.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, and Gun violence
zoeebone's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Animal death, Body horror, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Racial slurs, and Incest
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