| It has been some time since I have read this particular title of Chandler. I own five. Presently am reading Clive Cussler complete collection. Own and have read entire collection of John D. MacDonald, and Robert B. Parker. | ||
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Plot & Themes How difficult to spot villain? - Challenging Kind of investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 20 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 % Crime Thriller Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Main Adversary Identity: - Male How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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