224 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679722649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 1989
Description
A coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers, from one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. A treasure worth killing for. Sam Spade, a slightly shopworn private eye with his own solitary code o...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,050 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
adventurous 45%
dark 40%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Fatphobia, RacismModerate
Death, Homophobia, InfidelityMinor
Gun violence, Misogyny
224 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679722649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 1989
Description
A coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers, from one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. A treasure worth killing for. Sam Spade, a slightly shopworn private eye with his own solitary code o...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,050 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
adventurous 45%
dark 40%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Fatphobia, RacismModerate
Death, Homophobia, InfidelityMinor
Gun violence, Misogyny