The Galton Case by Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

Lew Archer #8

Ross Macdonald

256 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
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Description

Almost twenty years have passed since Anthony Galton disappeared, along with a suspiciously streetwise bride and several thousand dollars of his family's fortune. Now Anthony's mother wants him back and has hired Lew Archer to find him. What turns...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 71%
tense 71%
adventurous 57%
funny 28%
sad 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.04

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