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thecrankyreader's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
exurbanis's review
2.0
Oh, I wanted to like Mickey Spillane! Maybe it’s just his protagonist Mike Hammer who has skewed attitudes towards violence to women; maybe I’m just not a noir mystery fan after all. 2 stars
brobobby70's review
4.0
Wow. I wanted gritty, hard-boiled writing and I got it in spades.
Great look at the Cold War circa 1951.
Great look at the Cold War circa 1951.
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