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216 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555837181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alyson Publications Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Katherine V. Forrest’s Amateur City was published in 1984, introducing LAPD detective Kate Delafield, it not only marked the beginning of one of mystery fiction’s most successful series, it also created one of the most lucrative genres in gay...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
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Racial slursModerate
Racism, Homophobia, Misogyny216 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555837181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alyson Publications Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Katherine V. Forrest’s Amateur City was published in 1984, introducing LAPD detective Kate Delafield, it not only marked the beginning of one of mystery fiction’s most successful series, it also created one of the most lucrative genres in gay...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slursModerate
Racism, Homophobia, Misogyny