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Pascal Heitzman
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This book was a delight, I loved the authorial perspective combined with the golden age style of writing and plot. I really appreciate how Hawthorne becomes a likable character, he definitely has his flaws but he seems to grow and become better- or maybe it's an unreliable narrator. The plot twist was great, one where you could have figured it out, but was still surprised when it was revealed. Overall very enjoyable.
— May 11, 2026 09:24AM
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Pascal Heitzman
is 67% done
I am greatly enjoying the meta reference of the author whose is writing about himself in a mystery novel. The character of Hawthorne is really interesting; I like his complexity and how, when the author writes him as homophobic, he comments on how biopics and/or biographies often gloss over the bad parts of real people to make them more likable. The mystery is fun and I am exited to see where it goes.
— May 09, 2026 07:36AM
