A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin // BOOK REVIEW

Book: A Kiss Before Dying

Author: Ira Levin

Genre: Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

Synopsis: A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews, it also set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense. Now a modern classic, as gripping in its tautly plotted action as it is penetrating in its exploration of a criminal mind, it tells the shocking tale of a young man who will stop at nothing--not even murder--to get where he wants to go. For he has dreams; plans. He also has charm, good looks, sex appeal, intelligence. And he has a problem. Her name is Dorothy; she loves him, and she's pregnant. The solution may demand desperate measures. But, then, he looks like the kind of guy who could get away with murder. Compellingly, step by determined step, the novel follows this young man in his execution of one plan he had neither dreamed nor foreseen. Nor does he foresee how inexorably he will be enmeshed in the consequences of his own extreme deed.

What I thought about it…

 

I don’t know what the heck did I just read. 

I started this just before sunset and finished it before the clock hits midnight. I thought I was gonna enjoy it but man, I was left disappointed and appalled. 

I was surprised it was very short and I have to Google what really happened, I doubted if I have the right copy or what I just read was just a joke.

 

My Verdict

 

I didn’t find this mysterious or suspenseful or anything in that genre.

I think it was more on the comedy and ridiculous side. I know murder is no fun and it’s a serious business but this was just plain ridiculous. But the reviews say otherwise so I think I’m definitely missing something here.

 

MY RATING

★☆☆☆☆