The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett

256 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Everything about the Leggett diamond heist indicated to the Continental Op that it was an inside job. From the stray diamond found in the yard to the eyewitness accounts of a "strange man" casing the house, everything was just too pat. Gabrielle D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 66%
tense 47%
adventurous 28%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 9%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.51

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