True Confessions by George Pelecanos, John Gregory Dunne

352 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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In 1940s Los Angeles, an unidentified murder victim is found bisected in a shadowy lot. A catchy nickname is given her in jest—"The Virgin Tramp"—and suddenly a "nice little homicide that would have drifted off the front pages in a couple of days"...

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dark 100%
sad 100%

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medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.77

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