Black Wings Has My Angel by Elliott Chaze

Black Wings Has My Angel

Elliott Chaze

238 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction crime thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

One of the best crime novels of the 50's, and a sublime example of American Noir, is BLACK WINGS HAS MY ANGEL by Elliott Chaze, whose earlier war novel, THE STAINLESS STEEL KIMONO, was much admired by Ernest Hemmingway. Chaze took the standard dim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

tense 82%
dark 76%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 41%
sad 23%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.05

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