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Paint it Black

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Fiction Fiction Romance Chick-lit

by Janet Fitch

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3.47 (9.1K ratings)
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description 387 pages

Paint it Black by Janet Fitch holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.47 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 387 pages.

About Paint it Black

Josie Tyrell, art model, runaway, and denizen of LA's rock scene finds a chance at real love with Michael Faraday, a Harvard dropout and son of a renowned pianist. But when she receives a call from the coroner, asking her to identify her lover's body, her bright dreams all turn to black. As Josie struggles to understand Michael's death and to hold onto the world they shared, she is both attracted to and repelled by his pianist mother, Meredith, who blames Josie for her son's torment. Soon the two women are drawn into a twisted relationship that reflects equal parts distrust and blind need.With the luxurious prose and fever pitch intensity that are her hallmarks, Janet Fitch weaves a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and the possibility of transcendence.

Detail Value
Author Janet Fitch
Published 2006
Pages 387
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit
Average Rating 3.47 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,092

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.5
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9.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.47, Paint it Black is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.47
This Book
3.99
Romance Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Paint it Black?

Paint it Black is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is Paint it Black worth reading?

Based on 9.1K reader ratings, Paint it Black has an average score of 3.47 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is Paint it Black?

Paint it Black has 387 pages.

Who wrote Paint it Black?

Paint it Black was written by Janet Fitch. It was first published in 2006.

What is the ISBN for Paint it Black?

The ISBN-13 for Paint it Black is 9780316182740.0.

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