Black Betty by Walter Mosley

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fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who crave a gripping and suspenseful mystery with a rich historical backdrop, Black Betty by Walter Mosley is a exciting page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it weaves a complex tale of crime, intrigue, and the darker side of 1960s Los Angeles.

Description

Detective Easy Rawlins returns in a mystery set in 1961 Los Angeles as Easy accepts a job searching for a beautiful woman nicknamed Black Betty who works as a housekeeper in Beverly Hills.

Community Reviews

3.95
based on 386 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

dark: 58%

tense: 58%

sad: 33%

adventurous: 25%

informative: 8%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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