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e_r_q 's review for:
The Postman Always Rings Twice
by James M. Cain
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Postman Always Rings Twice is famous for being "scandalous". However its famed violence is laughably juvenile, and its "iconic" eroticism is clunky and awkward. Even worse, the writing is bland, the characters are poorly written and dislikeable, and in the end, the actual plot feels really inconsequential. Also, the crude objectification of its female characters makes it evidently clear that this novella was written by a man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault