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187 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752852065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Roy Dillon is young, good-looking and devastatingly charming. He's also a completely amoral con man. Lily, his mother, works for the mob. Moira Langtry, Roy's mistress, is always looking for the main chance, and so is Carol Roberg, the nurse broug...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 53%
sad 26%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
adventurous 6%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Incest, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Eating disorder, Genocide, Antisemitism
187 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752852065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Roy Dillon is young, good-looking and devastatingly charming. He's also a completely amoral con man. Lily, his mother, works for the mob. Moira Langtry, Roy's mistress, is always looking for the main chance, and so is Carol Roberg, the nurse broug...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 53%
sad 26%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
adventurous 6%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Incest, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Eating disorder, Genocide, Antisemitism