Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Die Laughing
Steve Allen · 1998
74/100
👍 Worth It
Steve Allen playing himself as an amateur sleuth in his forty-sixth book is a genuinely fresh conceit, and Kirkus found the suspense legitimate enough to keep clever readers guessing. The Hollywood insider atmosphere rewards nostalgia-minded readers, though the subplot tangle frustrates a clean resolution and the comedy-world references will land best for those who grew up on classic entertainment.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety80
substance68
craft76
originality80
accuracy70
hype65
age-fit78
human-eye74
Penny’s verdict74
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