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477 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099537878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
1950s Los Angeles: The City of Angels has become the city of the Angel of Death. Communist witch-hunts and insanely violent killings are terrorising the community. Three men are plunged into a maelstrom of violence and deceit when their lives beco...
Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 76%
challenging 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
emotional 20%
reflective 10%
funny 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 48% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Gun violence, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, IncestMinor
Animal cruelty
477 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099537878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
1950s Los Angeles: The City of Angels has become the city of the Angel of Death. Communist witch-hunts and insanely violent killings are terrorising the community. Three men are plunged into a maelstrom of violence and deceit when their lives beco...
Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 76%
challenging 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
emotional 20%
reflective 10%
funny 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 48% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Gun violence, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, IncestMinor
Animal cruelty