The Big Both Ways by John Straley

The Big Both Ways

Cold Storage #1

John Straley

352 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark informative tense medium-paced
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A gripping period crime story, The Big Both Ways incorporates actual events and real places. In his much-anticipated new novel, Straley has crafted a completely original thriller that pays homage to Raymond Chandlers gritty detective stories and J...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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