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112 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185460
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2000
Description
Joe Keller and Steve Deever, partners in a machine shop during World War II, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went back to business, making himself v...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,341 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
tense 58%
reflective 54%
dark 52%
challenging 22%
mysterious 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Gaslighting, Violence, Murder112 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185460
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2000
Description
Joe Keller and Steve Deever, partners in a machine shop during World War II, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went back to business, making himself v...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,341 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
tense 58%
reflective 54%
dark 52%
challenging 22%
mysterious 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Gaslighting, Violence, Murder