The Drowner by John D. MacDonald

The Drowner

John D. MacDonald

224 pages • first pub 1963 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

One of the most ingenious and intriguing murder novels in years

Community Reviews

3.35
based on 69 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

dark: 62%

tense: 37%

adventurous: 25%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 12%

Pace

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

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Complicated
87% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
87% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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