The Deep Blue Good-By by John D. MacDonald

The Deep Blue Good-By

Travis McGee #1

John D. MacDonald

242 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

TRAVIS McGEEHe's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
mysterious 58%
adventurous 52%
tense 41%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
reflective 17%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.56

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