A review by caidyn
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is such a hard book to rate and review. A semi-autobiographical tale where the narrator is 17 year old Bret, navigating life in LA while a serial killer is on the loose. It's a winding story and has a slow build up to the action.
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