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214 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752851334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ned Beaumont is a tall, thin, moustache-wearing, TB-ridden, drinking, gambling, hanger-on to the political boss of a corrupt Eastern city. Nevertheless, like every Hammett hero (and like Hammett himself), he has an unbreakable, if idiosyncratic mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 42%
adventurous 23%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Sexual content, Misogyny
214 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752851334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ned Beaumont is a tall, thin, moustache-wearing, TB-ridden, drinking, gambling, hanger-on to the political boss of a corrupt Eastern city. Nevertheless, like every Hammett hero (and like Hammett himself), he has an unbreakable, if idiosyncratic mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 42%
adventurous 23%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Sexual content, Misogyny