A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin
A Kiss Before Dying
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Ira Levin
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A Kiss Before Dying

Ira Levin with Otto Penzler

288 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 1,025 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 76%
mysterious 75%
emotional 13%
adventurous 9%
sad 5%
funny 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 34% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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