Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

Irwin Shaw

344 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A dead man’s briefcase presents a down-on-his-luck pilot with the chance of a lifetime.Pilot Douglas Grimes’s best days are long behind him. Grounded due to a medical condition, Douglas has resigned himself to menial work as a desk clerk at a seed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 50%
funny 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.88

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