Fast One by Paul Cain, David Bowman

171 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced
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First published by Doubleday in 1932 in the depth of the Great Depression, an era whose seamy side it depicts, and only recently rediscovered, 'Fast One' by Paul Cain (one of the mystery men of American literature) explodes into real life with the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 100%
dark 66%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.61

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