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This in an excellent minimalist noir. Nothing is wasted, and there are sections of pure poetry. Think Richard Stark meets Jim Thompson, with a bit of Sallis's usual brilliant wordsmithing. I have a feeling you'll either "get" this one or you won't, but I loved it.

wyll's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

Nicholas Windig Refn really did a good job of taking the good parts of this book and then translating the rest into something beautiful in his adaptation. it's not that the book's bad, because it really isn't, it's just that Sallis' writing is so particular, and at times, hard to decipher, at others, just downright pretentious. the non-linear format is definitely unique in its set-up, but somewhat hard to follow, and really pulls you out of the story, making it hard to enjoy.

alixjack's review against another edition

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dark slow-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

2.5

georgiehar's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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