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594 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375414381
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 22 July 2003
Description
These three classics from the master of the noir novel, along with five otherwise unavailable short stories, are electric with the taut narrative voice, the suspense, and the explosive violence and eroticism that were James M. Cain's indelible hal...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,005 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
mysterious 42%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Car accident, ViolenceModerate
Sexism, Sexual content, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Racism, Death of parent594 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375414381
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 22 July 2003
Description
These three classics from the master of the noir novel, along with five otherwise unavailable short stories, are electric with the taut narrative voice, the suspense, and the explosive violence and eroticism that were James M. Cain's indelible hal...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,005 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
mysterious 42%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Car accident, ViolenceModerate
Sexism, Sexual content, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Racism, Death of parent