The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce and Selected Stories by James M. Cain, Robert Polito

The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce and Selected Stories

James M. Cain, Robert Polito

594 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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These three classics from the master of the noir novel, along with five otherwise unavailable short stories, are electric with the taut narrative voice, the suspense, and the explosive violence and eroticism that were James M. Cain’s indelible hal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
adventurous 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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