The Deep Blue Good-by by John D. MacDonald

The Deep Blue Good-by

Travis McGee #1

John D. MacDonald

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Deep Blue Good-by is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee is a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card gam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 56%
tense 43%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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