The Seventh by Richard Stark

The Seventh

Parker #7

Richard Stark

156 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark's eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose style--and adored by f...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 233 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

tense: 73%

adventurous: 60%

mysterious: 26%

funny: 20%

lighthearted: 6%

Pace

93% of readers chose fast
6% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

73% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
92% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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