The Black Eyed Blonde by Benjamin Black

The Black Eyed Blonde

Benjamin Black with John Banville

290 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

In this gripping and deeply evocative crime novel, Benjamin Black returns us to the dark, mesmerising world of Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye and his detective Philip Marlowe; one of the most iconic and enduringly popular detectives in crime ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 42%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.35

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