Death Claims by Joseph Hansen

Death Claims

Dave Brandstetter #2

Joseph Hansen

272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery mysterious fast-paced
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After forty years, Hammett has a worthy successor' The Times Dave Brandstetter stands alongside Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade and Lew Archer as one of the best fictional PIs in the business. Like them, he was tough, determined, and ruthless when the c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 31%
reflective 31%
tense 31%
adventurous 25%
sad 25%
emotional 18%
funny 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 26%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 33% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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