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292 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349010328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
"If I really don't like somebody, I kill him ... You remember Malcolm McRae, don't you?"Melinda Van Allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Unfortunately for Vic Van Allen, she is his wife. Their love has soured, and Melinda takes pleasure in fla...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism
292 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349010328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
"If I really don't like somebody, I kill him ... You remember Malcolm McRae, don't you?"Melinda Van Allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Unfortunately for Vic Van Allen, she is his wife. Their love has soured, and Melinda takes pleasure in fla...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism