A review by on_a_sunbeam
The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A sci-fi murder mystery that was a gosh danged SCI-FI MURDER MYSTERY. Positives: the formatting/peeping is super creative and fun, the mystery is actually very good with some excellent twists and loose ends that get sewn up, the characters are fun, and it has a solid ending.
Negatives:

Barbara and Powells’ relationship was a little too Jacob from Twilight for my tastes.

I could write an essay on Powell, the guy’s insane