A Kiss Before Dying

Ira Levin

Book Review: “A Kiss Before Dying” by Ira Levin

“A Kiss Before Dying” is a very tightly controlled thriller. The book remains a mystery until the end of the second of three sections. Then the thriller element comes to the forefront. Masterfully written. This is Ira Levin’s first novel, written in his twenties. Just a masterful piece of writing.

Robert Wagner in the 1961 film, “A Kiss Before Dying”

A Kiss Before Dying

Ira Levin

Book Review: “A Kiss Before Dying” by Ira Levin

“A Kiss Before Dying” is a very tightly controlled thriller. The book remains a mystery until the end of the second of three sections. Then the thriller element comes to the forefront. Masterfully written. This is Ira Levin’s first novel, written in his twenties. Just a masterful piece of writing.

Robert Wagner in the 1961 film, “A Kiss Before Dying”