Critics and readers generally regard the book as a highly ambitious, immersive "noir" thriller that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Core Narrative & Style
: The story follows investigative journalist Scott McGrath as he looks into the mysterious death of Ashley Cordova, daughter of the legendary, reclusive horror director Stanislas Cordova. Pessl, Marisha Die Amerikanische Nacht epub
Pessl's prose is often described as "gorgeously written" and "dazzling". Conversely, some readers on Reddit strongly disliked her frequent use of italics for emphasis. Critics and readers generally regard the book as