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adventurous
mysterious
sad
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
For a 1970s mystery, this reads surprisingly modern. Brandstetter provides a good mix of Dashiell Hammett-style rugged masculinity and earnest sensitivity. Definitely planning to read the rest of these.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia