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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? by Horace McCoy

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lilyaulait's review against another edition

5.0

Very fast read. I really liked the style. It was dark & didn’t mince words & had a cool time structure. The premise was also just insane to imagine. I would certainly die on the dancefloor. Can’t wait to watch the film.

elladensnella's review against another edition

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dark reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

alvamalmstrom's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

crowmass's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

carson91's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

tmhwrd's review against another edition

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4.0

Bleak noir set in the bizarre and desperation-filled world of championship marathon dancing, which was apparently a thing during the Depression. More reliant on character and mood than plot, which is refreshing.