Double Indemnity by James M. Cain

Double Indemnity

James M. Cain

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced

125 pages | first published 1936

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Summary of 1153 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
dark 78%
tense 53%
adventurous 19%
reflective 6%
sad 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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