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224 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679722649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 1989
Description
A coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers, from one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. A treasure worth killing for. Sam Spade, a slightly shopworn private eye with his own solitary code o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,416 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
tense 47%
adventurous 46%
funny 7%
challenging 6%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Murder, FatphobiaModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, DeathMinor
Gun violence, Racism
224 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679722649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 1989
Description
A coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers, from one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. A treasure worth killing for. Sam Spade, a slightly shopworn private eye with his own solitary code o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,416 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
tense 47%
adventurous 46%
funny 7%
challenging 6%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Murder, FatphobiaModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, DeathMinor
Gun violence, Racism