The Chill by Ross MacDonald

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Description

Lew Archer knew he shouldn't have taken the case, but Alex Kincaid seemed so desperate. Kincaid's loving new bride Dolly had just inexplicably walked out on him, leaving Kincaid more than a little fearful for her sanity--and her safety. So Archer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 58%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
funny 8%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.97

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