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yasminlibrarian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault
toffishay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the first I've ever read from Dorothy Hughes and I see myself reading more. The writing was engaging and breezy. For being crime fiction, the crimes weren't presented in a salacious way. It's interested to get into the mind of a killer and to have that more psychological perspective.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Sexual assault
travisppe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
A refreshing take on the hard-boiled California thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Animal cruelty, Death, Sexual assault, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence
alexander_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder
Minor: Rape
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