The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing

The Big Clock

Kenneth Fearing

175 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A classic of American noir, part murder mystery and part black comedy, set in dark corners of corporate New York City. George Stroud is a hard-drinking, tough-talking, none-too-scrupulous writer for a New York media conglomerate that bears a stri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

tense 77%
mysterious 55%
dark 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.66

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