The Mugger by Ed McBain

160 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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This mugger is special. He preys on women, waiting in the darkness…then comes from behind, attacks them, and snatches their purses. He tells them not to scream and as they're on the ground, reeling with pain and fear, he bows and nonchalantly says...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.42

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