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A review by caterina
Berkeley Noir by Owen Hill, Jerry Thompson
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A very mixed bag, and I would only consider it worth a read if you have a connection to Berkeley. As someone new-ish to the area, it was a fun way to encounter familiar places and think more about what makes Berkeley, Berkeley.
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexual content, Slavery, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Violence