The Split by Richard Stark

The Split

Parker #7

Richard Stark

211 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The robbery was a piece of cake. The getaway was clean. And seven men were safely holed up in different places while Parker held all the cash — until the heat was off and each could collect his seventh to spend on booze or broads or dreams. Except...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 75%
tense 75%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.95

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