The Con Man by Ed McBain

The Con Man

87th Precinct #4

Ed McBain

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

missing page info | first published 1957

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A con man is plying his trade on the streets of Isola: conning a domestic for pocket change, businessmen for thousands, and even ladies in exchange for a little bit of love. You can see the world, meet a lot of nice people, imbibe some unique drin...
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Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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