The Deep Blue Goodbye by John D. MacDonald

The Deep Blue Goodbye

Travis McGee #1

John D. MacDonald

208 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 395 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
mysterious 60%
dark 50%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.54

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