Double Indemnity by James M. Cain

Double Indemnity

James M. Cain with James Lee Burke

136 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 1,828 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 76%
tense 64%
adventurous 16%
reflective 11%
sad 8%
challenging 7%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 19%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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