The Con Man by Ed McBain

The Con Man

87th Precinct #4

Ed McBain

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A con man is plying his trade on the streets of Isola: conning a domestic for pocket change, businessmen for thousands, and even ladies in exchange for a little bit of love. You can see the world, meet a lot of nice people, imbibe some unique drin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 83%
tense 66%
funny 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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