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238 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982633977
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bruin Books, LLC
Publication date: 30 June 2011
Description
One of the best crime novels of the 50's, and a sublime example of American Noir, is BLACK WINGS HAS MY ANGEL by Elliott Chaze, whose earlier war novel, THE STAINLESS STEEL KIMONO, was much admired by Ernest Hemmingway. Chaze took the standard dim...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 42%
sad 26%
reflective 21%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Toxic relationship, ViolenceModerate
Misogyny
238 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982633977
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bruin Books, LLC
Publication date: 30 June 2011
Description
One of the best crime novels of the 50's, and a sublime example of American Noir, is BLACK WINGS HAS MY ANGEL by Elliott Chaze, whose earlier war novel, THE STAINLESS STEEL KIMONO, was much admired by Ernest Hemmingway. Chaze took the standard dim...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 42%
sad 26%
reflective 21%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Toxic relationship, ViolenceModerate
Misogyny