The Burnt Orange Heresy by Charles Willeford

The Burnt Orange Heresy

Charles Willeford

144 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A new paperback edition of the neo-noir novel book critics have called Willeford's best. Fast-talking, backstabbing, womanizing art critic Jacques Figueras will do anything - blackmail, burglary, fencing, assassination - to further his career. Cro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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