A review by toffishay
In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is the first I've ever read from Dorothy Hughes and I see myself reading more. The writing was engaging and breezy. For being crime fiction, the crimes weren't presented in a salacious way. It's interested to get into the mind of a killer and to have that more psychological perspective.
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