Shoot the Piano Player by David Goodis

Shoot the Piano Player

David Goodis

158 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Once upon a time Eddie played concert piano to reverent audiences at Carnegie Hall. Now he bangs out honky-tonk for drunks in a dive in Philadelphia. But then two people walk into Eddie's life--the first promising Eddie a future, the other draggin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.99

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