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160 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380754045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 August 1988
Description
A couple's murderous plot goes horribly awry in this French noir classic that later inspired the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece PsychoEvery Saturday evening, travelling salesman Ferdinand Ravinel returns to his wife, Mireille, who waits patiently fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 75%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380754045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 01 August 1988
Description
A couple's murderous plot goes horribly awry in this French noir classic that later inspired the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece PsychoEvery Saturday evening, travelling salesman Ferdinand Ravinel returns to his wife, Mireille, who waits patiently fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
tense 75%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.