The Ivory Grin by Ross Macdonald

The Ivory Grin

Lew Archer #4

Ross Macdonald

256 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A hard-faced woman clad in a blue mink stole and dripping with diamonds hires Lew Archer to track down her former maid, who she claims has stolen her jewelry. Archer can tell he's being fed a line, but curiosity gets the better of him and he accep...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.79

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