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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
This book hits all the notes you expect it to. Since this has probably been copied ten times over in every film noir, it's hard to fall in love with. Too familiar, but overall worth the read. Sam Spade is the essential hard boiled detective.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder
Moderate: Infidelity
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Some classic noir pulp! For something so plot-focused, not every piece fits together as tightly as I'd hoped, and Hammett is certainly an adjective-happy writer. Fun, but nothing crazy.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A fun mystery novel, quick to read and a page turner. A classic worth reading.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes