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337 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446698870
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 August 2006
Description
The highly acclaimed novel based on America's most infamous unsolved murder case. Dive into 1940s Los Angeles as two cops spiral out of control in their hunt for The Black Dahlia's killer in this powerful thriller that is "brutal and at the same t...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,188 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 59%
sad 34%
challenging 22%
emotional 16%
adventurous 10%
reflective 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Sexual violenceModerate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Rape, Suicide, Incest
337 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446698870
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 August 2006
Description
The highly acclaimed novel based on America's most infamous unsolved murder case. Dive into 1940s Los Angeles as two cops spiral out of control in their hunt for The Black Dahlia's killer in this powerful thriller that is "brutal and at the same t...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,188 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 59%
sad 34%
challenging 22%
emotional 16%
adventurous 10%
reflective 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Sexual violenceModerate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Rape, Suicide, Incest