The Long Kiss Goodnight: A Novel

by Randall Boyll

Samanatha Caine, who can't remember any of her life prior to eight years ago, must recover those memories before she becomes the victim of unknown killers

Genres: Fiction, Thriller

284 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[Jxe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written. Doesn’t really read like a story. Feels like it was written by a child trying to sound cool. For example, there’s a part that says “[characters name] went to the bar to have sexual intercourse…” how is that good writing? There are so many ways to explain or hint at why someone went to a bar and so many ways to infer someone was wanting to have “sexual intercourse”, even just using the F word would have been better and I don’t like cursing. The book has a lot of “telling”.
I loved loved the movie which is the only reason I have the book. Won’t read the book anymore, it’s just too cringe!

[Pappy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would get 5 stars if it was toned down a lot. Like the movie, the language was terrible, but the story was fantastic! This was about a woman with amnesia who starts remembering who she once was 8 years ago. An assassin for the US government. This was a really good ride and I’m sure I’ll hang on to it for another round later on.

[Lily Cuda · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you want to ruin a great movie with terrible writing and a hefty dose of misogyny - then this is the book for you. For me: 0 stars, DNF.

[Ayana McKinney]

Funny field with action.

[Penny]

Stupid book.

[alansplace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable!

[Frank Palardy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually read the screenplay before the movie was made. Saw the movie recently, not what I recall.

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was quite impressed with this book. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was simply because - I felt - it lacked some literary depth; the written was overall elementary. However, this was an excellent read for entertainment's sake - I enjoyed just about every minute of it.

Some of the drama became a bit much, and some of the action too unrealistic to connect with.

This action packed thriller was good for a 1-time read.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth reading.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the movie, and the book was a nice way to revisit.