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192 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780862208103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dagger Crime Reprints
Publication date: 03 March 1960
Description
In middle age, a demented ex-child star lives in an old Hollywood mansion with her invalid sister. Tensions of past fame, present difficulties and guilt lead to murder.
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 47%
sad 38%
emotional 26%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Animal deathMinor
Death of parent192 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780862208103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dagger Crime Reprints
Publication date: 03 March 1960
Description
In middle age, a demented ex-child star lives in an old Hollywood mansion with her invalid sister. Tensions of past fame, present difficulties and guilt lead to murder.
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 47%
sad 38%
emotional 26%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Animal deathMinor
Death of parent