A review by zinelib
A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee

challenging sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I gave up on this book about 2/3 of the way in because I just can't deal with people making bad choices after making good ones. If you can tolerate an addict backsliding, you might have better luck than I did. 

The story concerns a young ex-Chabad (Jewish orthodox) pansexual woman photographer who unknowingly hooks up with her teacher, a famous photographer, who is reclusive enough that people don't know he's a trans man. There's a lot of will-they-won't-they that I found more annoying than compelling. 

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