The Prone Gunman by Jean-Patrick Manchette

The Prone Gunman

Jean-Patrick Manchette with James Brook (Translator)

155 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark fast-paced
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Description

Martin Terrier is a hired killer who wants out of the game — so he can settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart. After all, that's why he took up this profession! But "the company" won't let him go: they have other plans. Once again, the gun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 83%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 33%
funny 16%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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