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The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

brooke_review's review against another edition

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4.0

I saw the movie first, and I am glad I did because Lana Turner makes a much better Cora than the one written in The Postman Always Rings Twice. I am glad I had her portrayal of the character to bring it alive for me, because the written one was rather flat. Other than that, the story was swift and smooth. As page-turning as the movie is eye-gluing. I actually prefer how some elements were treated in the movie as opposed to the novel, such as Cora's trial and the ending; however, the book has a sauciness that you just don't taste in the movie. Combined, they are nearly perfect.

heather_leighbros's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was a roller coaster! The ending shocked me. Feels like a book i’m gonna be thinking about for a long time. Thrilled there’s a film. 

_ahsoka_tano_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

calliereece's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was an extremely odd little book but I liked it for the most part. There were no postmen though??

kmayy's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tblum312's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

dcmr's review against another edition

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2.0

Ho-hum. Not sure how this attained 'classic' status.

foureyebooks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dive into the captivating world of "The Postman Always Rings Twice" by James M. Cain! 📚✨ Flawed characters, desperate for escape, set the stage in a gritty atmosphere that keeps you hooked. Stanley Tucci's narration adds a compelling layer, intensifying the raw emotions and tension. #BookRecommendation #JamesMCain #StanleyTucciNarration #GrittyReads #AudiobookJourney #PageTurner 🎧
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kindlereads's review against another edition

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1.0

Vagrancy, adultery, murder. I have discovered I don't like genre at all. I'm not happy with this book. Also what in the world is this title about, it's worse then Breakfast at Tiffany's, at least they went to Tiffany's in that book, there was NO POSTMAN!

katarina31's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75