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The postman always rings twice

The postman always rings twice

ClassicsCrime
Pages
128
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

A drifter named Frank Chambers finds himself drawn to Cora, the wife of a diner owner in California. Their passionate affair quickly turns into a dangerous plot to get rid of her husband, but their plans are complicated by greed, lies, and the inescapable hand of fate. This classic noir novel explores the dark side of desire and ambition.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAtmosphericComplex
Morally GreyForbidden LoveBetrayal

Genres

Classics Crime Literary Fiction Thriller Hardboiled Mystery Suspense

About the author

J
James M. Cain

James M. Cain, author of the classic A Subtreasury of American Humor, brings his sharp eye for storytelling to this collection. He's known for his hard-boiled crime fiction and his ability to capture the gritty realities of American life.

Characters

Frank ChambersProtagonist
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