A review by caterina
Berkeley Noir by Jerry Thompson, Owen Hill

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.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol