A Deadly Shade of Gold by John D. MacDonald

A Deadly Shade of Gold

Travis McGee #5

John D. MacDonald

434 pages first pub 1965 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A Deadly Shade of Gold by John D. MacDonald is a gripping and gripping page-turner that will captivate fans of fast-paced mysteries and adventurous tales of deception, betrayal, and redemption, perfect for readers who crave a story that will keep them on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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When Travis McGee discovers a face from his past lying in a pool of blood on a cheap motel room floor, he wants answers. But so far, all he has are questions--plus the dubious inheritance of his friend's vengeance-driven girlfriend, and a valuable...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 225 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 75%

dark: 75%

mysterious: 75%

sad: 50%

tense: 50%

emotional: 25%

reflective: 25%


Pace

60% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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