The Getaway by Jim Thompson

The Getaway

Jim Thompson

183 pages first pub 1958 (view editions)

fiction crime dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The Getaway by Jim Thompson is ideal for readers who crave tightly wound, morally complex thrillers where relentless tension and the unraveling of meticulous plans keep pages turning until the final, inevitable collapse.

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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

3.7
based on 324 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

tense: 85%

adventurous: 64%

mysterious: 35%

challenging: 14%

emotional: 14%

funny: 14%


Pace

73% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

53% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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