The Mugger by Ed McBain

200 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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A beat cop winds up on the trail of a deadly mugger, but when it suddenly gets personal, his own life might be the next thing to be snatched.... "The 87th Precinct is] one of the great literary accomplishments of the last half-century." --Pete Ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.42

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