Hard Candy by Andrew Vachss

Hard Candy

Burke #4

Andrew Vachss

242 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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In this mercilessly compelling thriller, Burke—the private eye, sting artist, and occasional hit man who metes out a cruelly ingenious vengeance on those who victimize children—is up against a soft-spoken messiah, who may be rescuing runaways or r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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