The Dead Do Not Improve by Jay Caspian Kang

The Dead Do Not Improve

Jay Caspian Kang

272 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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Hailed as The Awl’s 2012’s novel to anticipate, this glorious debut stars hippie detectives, a singular city, and an MFA student on the run.On a residential Bay Area block struggling with the collision of gentrifier condos and longtime residents, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.74

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