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342 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380763986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 October 1980
Description
German Black Lena was queen of The Black Triangle, Manhattan's decadent empire of opium dens, gambling casinos, drunken sailors, gaudy hookers, and back room abortions. With her daughters and grandchildren, Black Lena led a ring of consummate fema...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
tense 62%
adventurous 30%
sad 21%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
funny 6%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AlcoholModerate
Suicide, Grief, Drug useMinor
Abortion, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship
342 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380763986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 October 1980
Description
German Black Lena was queen of The Black Triangle, Manhattan's decadent empire of opium dens, gambling casinos, drunken sailors, gaudy hookers, and back room abortions. With her daughters and grandchildren, Black Lena led a ring of consummate fema...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
tense 62%
adventurous 30%
sad 21%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
funny 6%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AlcoholModerate
Suicide, Grief, Drug useMinor
Abortion, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship