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The Double by George Pelecanos

295 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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For readers who crave a gripping, fast-paced thriller with a complex, morally ambiguous hero and a dark, suspenseful plot, The Double by George Pelecanos is a must-read, offering a riveting exploration of the blurred lines between right and wrong, love and obsession.

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Every man has his dark side . . . Spero Lucas confronts his own in the most explosive thriller yet from one of America's best-loved crime writers. The job seems simple enough: retrieve the valuable painting -- "The Double" -- Grace Kinkaid's ex-b...

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Community Reviews

3.34
based on 125 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 66%

dark: 66%

tense: 66%

mysterious: 33%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
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No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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