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552 reviews

The Kill-Off by Jim Thompson

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Each chapter moves the story along from the perspective of a different character. It is an interesting way to tell a story and those characters are extremely interesting. 

All His Pretty Girls by Charly Cox

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

This takes some rather bizarre turns and uses some bizarre language. 

The Hunter by Richard Stark

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

This isn't ground breaking but it is well written and informative. 

Jesus' Son: Stories by Denis Johnson

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This has everything I like but I didn't like it. 

Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Much better than the previous two books in the series. I feel like this is missing the seediness that I enjoy so much - but it is still pretty enjoyable. 

The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Probably a book that should be read instead of listened to. I don't think I ever would have found the time to read it though. I should probably listen to it again. 

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Townies: And Other Stories of Southern Mischief by Eryk Pruitt

dark funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Most of these stories are bleak and most of the characters are horrible folks. It was fun spending some time with them. 

When the Sacred Ginmill Closes by Lawrence Block

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Not a lot of sleuthing happens here but following Matthew Scudder through his bar crawls is extremely fascinating.