The Getaway by Jim Thompson

The Getaway

Jim Thompson

183 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Doc McCoy knows everything there is to know about pulling off the perfect bank job. But there are some things he has forgotten--such as a partner who is not only treacherous but insane and a wife who is still an amateur. Worst of all, McCoy has fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 90%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 27%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
challenging 9%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.73

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