Living Dead Girl follows the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the estranged wife of Paul Luden, a manic/depressive and mentally ill anthropology professor who dissociaties as a coping mechanism to escape his inability to comprehend the universe. Goldberg writes in a purposely confusing manner in order to put the reader in Luden's confused shoes- after all, he can't remember what has happened to him. Unfortunately, Luden's voice comes off as smarter/holier-than-thou and as a result, he becomes an unlikable protagonist. The book is only 190 pages long and by page 160, I felt my patience wearing thin with him and was tempted to set down the book.

Spoiler

I wish I were exaggerating, but maybe five pages to the end and the mystery is wrapped with an outcome that came rather completely out of the blue, the murderer's character becoming suddenly very important by the denouement.

If Luden's obsession with his ~science~ and ~life experience~ wasn't cringe-worthy enough, the sudden solving of the crime is enough to seal the deal.

Unfortunately, I do not recommend.