They Shoot Horses, Don't They? by Horace McCoy

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Horace McCoy

127 pages first pub 1935 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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During the Depression, Gloria and Robert enter a dance marathon in return for three square meals a say and a chance at winning the big-money prize. Under the intense scrutiny of the media, corporate sponsors and obsessive fans, the competing coupl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
sad 56%
reflective 44%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
challenging 20%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 26%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.8

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