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read247_instyle_inca's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
rainjrop's review against another edition
3.0
This was a strange little book steeped in Bradbury's signature style. It was his take on a detective novel that was less about detecting and more about the aesthetic. I absolutely loved the character of Constance Rattigan. She's a wonder. I also loved the interplay between the various groups of characters, particularly our broke writer and Constance, and him and Crumley. Their support toward the main character and not-quite-parental relationship was both interesting and refreshing. Not my favorite work by Bradbury, but I'm glad I read it. I'm another step toward my goal of reading every work Bradbury has ever written.
amandatacklestbr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stphfrmn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
gosh Ray can truly write. This is a book for lovers of darkness and prose, not for realists. The way he writes Venice is so vivid, I felt like I was really there on those piers.
You can’t think too much about things making sense though. Just go for the ride.
The characters are all so intriguing. Constance Rattigan is a legend.
You can’t think too much about things making sense though. Just go for the ride.
The characters are all so intriguing. Constance Rattigan is a legend.
jniklaus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
jennswan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Death
Minor: Homophobia
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
An easy and often funny read from Bradbury, he's such a fun and inventive read. This is his ode to noir and detective fiction in the realm of James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler, with a self-insert character that is totally Bradbury himself. Lots of fun, but felt it was a little too short. Luckily there are two other books in the series.
nickhenderson515's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25