The Getaway by Jim Thompson

The Getaway

Jim Thompson

224 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Doc McCoy is the most skilled criminal alive. But when for the first time in Doc's long criminal career, his shot doesn't hit the mark, everything begins to fall apart. And Doc begins to realize that the perfect bank robbery isn't complete without...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 80%
tense 80%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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