Point Blank by Richard Stark

Point Blank

Parker #1

Richard Stark

190 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Double-crossed, shot, and left for dead — by his wife. The thriller that introduces Parker. “A brilliant invention”. Played by Lee Marvin in the John Boorman movie. “The funnies call it the syndicate. The goons and hustlers call it the Outfit. You...

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Community Reviews Summary of 537 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 29%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 21%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.77

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