48 pages • 1 hour read
Sue GraftonA Is For Alibi
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1982A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In A Is For Alibi by Sue Grafton, private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired by Nikki Fife, a woman recently paroled after being wrongfully convicted of her husband's murder eight years prior, to clear her name and find the real killer, leading Millhone through a complex investigation involving themes of marriage dynamics, societal expectations, justice, deception, and wrongful imprisonment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sue Grafton's A Is for Alibi introduces private investigator Kinsey Millhone, captivating readers with its strong narrative and well-developed protagonist. The mystery is engaging, though some critics find the plot predictable. While Grafton's writing style is praised for its clarity and pacing, others note occasional character clichés. Overall, a solid start to a promising series.
Who Should Read A Is For Alibi?
Fans of hard-boiled detective fiction will relish A Is For Alibi by Sue Grafton. Readers who enjoy Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only will appreciate Kinsey Millhone's sharp wit, gripping investigations, and the intricate plots set in the California landscape. Perfect for those intrigued by complex, strong female protagonists.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
820LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Relationships: Marriage
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice