272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444784480
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
After forty years, Hammett has a worthy successor' The Times Dave Brandstetter stands alongside Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade and Lew Archer as one of the best fictional PIs in the business. Like them, he was tough, determined, and ruthless when the c...
Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuseMinor
Cancer, Toxic relationship272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444784480
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After forty years, Hammett has a worthy successor' The Times Dave Brandstetter stands alongside Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade and Lew Archer as one of the best fictional PIs in the business. Like them, he was tough, determined, and ruthless when the c...
Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuseMinor
Cancer, Toxic relationship