Deathtrap: A Thriller in Two Acts by Ira Levin

Deathtrap: A Thriller in Two Acts

Ira Levin

112 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

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Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a "dry" spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
funny 60%
dark 56%
tense 52%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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