A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin had been on my reading wishlist for roughly a couple of years after hearing an author I'd been watching during a virtual event state that A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin was one of their favorite novels. I can't remember now, which author it was that said, A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin, was one of their favorite novels. I am simply thrilled that I made a note of this novel for future reading.
Last month, I ended up listening to the unabridged audio version of A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin, which was well narrated by George Newbern.I was rather surprised by this novel and how much I enjoyed listening to it. I loved the pace of it. A Kiss Before Dying is definitely a plot driven novel and I enjoyed the plot twists. The characters were nicely developed too.
I also learned that A Kiss Before Dying is an award winning novel. It won the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Usually, I find award winning novels to be hit or miss, but this one hits the bullseye.
If you like modern classic, suspense novels, then you may enjoy reading A Kiss Before Dying.
Below is the publisher's summary for A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin from Amazon's website:ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME.I am giving A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.
Iconic author Ira Levin’s Edgar Award-winning debut novel set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. A modern classic published to rave reviews, and twice adapted for the screen, A Kiss before Dying is a darkly thrilling, twisting tale of criminal psychopathy.
Known for his looks and charm, a young man obsessed with wealth and status will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He sets his sights on a beautiful and innocent college student named Dorothy, intent on marrying her for her family’s money. But when Dorothy becomes pregnant, his careful plans start to unravel, and he begins to take cold, calculating, and drastic measures to protect his future.
A Kiss before Dying, told from multiple points of view, has thrilled millions with its perfectly constructed plotting and is an acknowledged masterpiece of crime fiction.
Until my next post, happy reading!!
I must be one of the only Constant Readers who has never read an Ira Levin book. I need to remedy that.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't read any novels written by Ira Levin until last month. I am happy that I did.
DeleteNot one I've read...or even heard of. But it does sound like a good one. If my library had it I'd check it out, but sadly, they don't.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised your library doesn't have this novel since many of Ira Levin's books have even been made into movies.
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