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The Naked Face
by Sidney Sheldon
This is Sidney Sheldon’s very first published novel, originally published back in 1970. It won an Edgar award in the ”best first mystery” category and shows clear evidence of the author’s extensive background in writing screenplays and producing Broadway shows and television programs. He creates suspense very well and writes in a page-turning style.
While I enjoyed reading this novel, it does suffer from a predictable plot and a rushed finale. It also features some cringe-worthy social mores (particularly homosexuality) that will really bother many of today’s readers. Still, it is eminently readable and served me well as a book to read between more complex novels.
While I enjoyed reading this novel, it does suffer from a predictable plot and a rushed finale. It also features some cringe-worthy social mores (particularly homosexuality) that will really bother many of today’s readers. Still, it is eminently readable and served me well as a book to read between more complex novels.