Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett

224 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Detective-story master Dashiell Hammett gives us yet another unforgettable read in Red Harvest When the last honest citizen of Poisonville was murdered, the Continental Op stayed on to punish the guilty--even if that meant taking on an entire town...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,501 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 81%
tense 72%
adventurous 56%
challenging 15%
funny 13%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 28%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 22% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.78

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